People work at their stations at an incubation centre. — AFP/FileRs391bn paid by salaried class.Five-year burden rose 412.6%.Study questions fairness of taxation.ISLAMABAD: As the International Monetary Fund conducts the third review of Pakistan’s $7 billion Extended Fund…
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