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المشهد العربي
Islamabad raises taxes to fund war effects
The Pakistani government has imposed increased taxes and expanded military spending in its new budget, aiming to boost revenue by 18% to address the regional crisis repercussions and high inflation. Defense allocations account for 16% of the total expenditure of 18.77 trillion rupees (approximately 67 billion dollars), while developmental spending remained unchanged. These plans are part of the government's efforts to meet the financial conditions set by the International Monetary Fund, amid ongoing struggles of families facing rising living costs.
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