BR Recorder
Govt refuses to share tax relief cost with NA
The finance ministry declined to disclose to Parliament the aggregate revenue cost of the salaried tax relief and surcharge withdrawal in Budget 2026-27, citing IMF programme sensitivities. Opposition MNAs sought the figure during standing committee review.
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