Pakistan, June 21 -- Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kayani has said the budget for next financial year is aimed at further consolidating the economic gains, providing relief to the people and continuing the journey of reforms.

Taking party in the debate on budget for the next fiscal year at the National Assembly in Islamabad on Friday, Bilal Kayani said the government's target is to make the current IMF programme the last one. He emphasized that this will only be possible by enhancing exports and ensuring inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

The Minister of State said a critical aspect of the next year's budget is tariff reforms, aimed at enhancing productivity of industries.

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