Pakistan’s finance minister pledges tax relief for salaried individuals in the 2025-26 budget. Proposed changes include revising income tax slabs and thresholds to ease inflationary pressure and improve tax fairness, pending actual implementation.
Pakistan budget 2025, salaried class relief, income tax reforms
Pakistan’s Finance Minister has assured the nation that the upcoming budget will bring much-needed relief for the salaried class, a segment that has long borne the brunt of economic instability and inflation.
Speaking during a public address on Friday, the minister acknowledged the increasing pressure on salaried employees due to stagnant wages and rising living costs. He emphasized that the government is committed to easing this burden through meaningful tax reforms and adjusted income slabs in the 2025-26 fiscal budget.
While specifics weren’t disclosed, officials hinted at the possibility of increasing the tax exemption threshold and revising income brackets to align with current inflation rates. This move is expected to not only boost public morale but also encourage greater tax compliance by making the system more equitable.
Experts and economists welcomed the announcement but stressed the importance of following through with concrete policies. The real test, they say, will be in the implementation and whether these changes can provide actual, tangible relief.
