Budget 2026-27 Sparks Debate on Salary Increases and Taxes

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The Budget 2026-27 includes a government announcement of a 7% increase in pensions and salaries, a decision that has drawn criticism. Abdul Qadir Patel slammed the Budget in a fiery speech, firing back at the Finance Minister over the salary increase formula and criticizing the government employees’ salary hike. He questioned the logic of the 7% increase, asking why tax on the poor when suggesting petrol be 200 Rupees per litre, and why the solar tax was removed while the inverter tax remained. A heated debate over Budget 2026-27 took place in a National Assembly session between the opposition and government. CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz approved the Punjab Budget 2026-27, which includes good news for government employees with a salary increase. However, PPP raised serious objections to the Punjab Budget. Major updates were announced before the Punjab Budget 2026-27 was presented, with ministers and MPAs speaking on public relief and funding for development. The Budget 2026-27 also provides big relief for women with the removal of the sanitary pad tax. Highlights include rising investments and business confidence, alongside discussions regarding a “rich man” earning just 8484 Rupees monthly.

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