As part of its budget proposals for the next fiscal year (FY26-27), the government has announced a range of measures to provide some measure of relief to the public, ranging from an expanded income support programme for the most vulnerable segment of the population, to lower taxes for individuals earning more than Rs183,000 a month. As part of its relief, subsidy and social safety plans, the government has announced a seven per cent increase in salaries for serving federal employees, a 7pc in...