Inflation remains a key economic challenge in Pakistan
At a Lahore vegetable market, shoppers said fruits, vegetables and other essentials remain too expensive for many families.
SOUNDBITE: Mohammad Zubair, Resident
“This budget may help salaried people, but not the poor.”
SOUNDBITE: Mukaram Hayat, Resident
“The poor man cannot afford these prices. There is no relief for him.”
Many Pakistanis say they will be watching the budget closely for measures to ease inflation pressures.