Increase comes amid tensions with India, Afghan border concerns.
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• Increase comes amid tensions with India, Afghan border concerns
• Allocation crosses 2pc of GDP after 17.6pc hike
• Military spending makes up nearly 16pc of federal outlay
• Rs967.55bn earmarked for salaries, allowances
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