Pakistan, June 11 -- Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb said the government provided as much relief as possible to the lower and salaried classes. The minister said the aim was to ease the burden on those affected most by inflation. He assured the public that relief measures were designed carefully. These steps reflect the government's effort to support struggling families.

He added that government expenses were kept as low as possible in the new budget. All figures and data in the budget are accurate, he claimed. Moreover, the government is fully responsible for the budget numbers. This statement was meant to boost public confidence in the fiscal plan. Aurangzeb emphasized that the budget is based on realistic planning.

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