Pakistan, June 4 -- Fresh government data has revealed a striking fact - Pakistan's salaried class has paid more taxes than any other sector during the current fiscal year. Over the past 11 months, salaried employees contributed Rs499 billion in income tax, topping the list of contributors to the national treasury.

Sources confirm that the salaried group's tax contribution exceeded that of industries like real estate, exports, and wholesale or retail trade, which traditionally benefit from various exemptions or operate in the informal economy. Unlike businesses that often evade or underreport taxes, salaried individuals have their taxes deducted directly from monthly paychecks, ensuring compliance.

To compare, the export sector paid Rs9...