ISLAMABAD: On Monday, the newly established party of former PML-N leaders Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and Misftah Islamil criticized the federal budget for being unreformed and burdensome for the salaried class. The two leaders called for the government to reduce spending, end smuggling, and encourage businessmen to boost exports during a press conference. He claimed that the government has increased taxes, particularly on individuals who already pay various taxes, rather than reducing its own spending. “No strategy has been implemented to increase the tax base and include non-taxpayers in the tax net.” Mr. Abbasi criticized the funding to lawmakers,…
