Pakistan, June 15 -- LAHORE - The Punjab government is gearing up to unveil its fiscal budget for 2025-26 on Monday, with promises of no new taxes and a strong focus on development, social protection, and transparency.

Provincial Finance Minister Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman will present the budget in the Punjab Assembly following its approval in a special cabinet meeting. He emphasized that the budget would reflect Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's progressive vision for the province.

While addressing the media, the finance minister confirmed that the government would not introduce any new taxes. Instead, it plans to enhance the efficiency of existing tax collection to boost revenue without burdening citizens.

Moreover, the budget will p...