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• Think tank seeks relief for salaried class
• Stresses social spending should boost productivity, not just expenditure
ISLAMABAD: Financial experts on Monday urged policymakers to broaden the tax base, increase funding for climate change and social protection, focus on job creation, and provide relief to the salaried class.
Speaking at a pre-budget session, organised by the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI), they noted that the country’s fiscal framework remains heavily focused on managing recurring crises rather than reducing the underlying vulnerabilities that continue to deepen poverty, inequality and climate risks.
