Minister says no additional tax burden placed on public; govt employees get 7pc salary raise; pensions increased by 3.5pc.

The proposed hike in salaries of Punjab government employees is expected to be in line with raise announced by the Centre; Balochistan Assembly to hold budget session tomorrow.

Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz claims govt made every effort to provide relief to citizens, minimise financial burden despite economic challenges.

Minister says no additional tax burden placed on public; govt employees get 7pc salary raise; pensions increased by 3.5pc.

Province surrenders Rs749bn to national exchequer; social sector gets largest share at Rs333.66bn; infrastructure allocated.