The Pakistani federal government has agreed to increase the sales tax on computers and laptops from 5% to 10% in the budget for 2024–2025. This modification is anticipated to increase the costs of these electronic gadgets in an effort to increase government revenue.
Furthermore, the finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb declared significant pay hikes for public servants, with rises reaching 25%. Additionally, pensions for retirees will rise by 15%. Furthermore, the minimum monthly salary has increased to Rs 37,000 from Rs 32,000.
By adopting these salary and pension increases, the government hopes to lessen the problems that its employees face despite its financial constraints. These actions are part of larger initiatives to strengthen Pakistan’s public sector employees’ support networks and financial standing.
