PAKISTANIS BRACE FOR NEW BUDGET
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This storyWhat should Pakistan's new budget prioritize most?
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- 5 years
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- 14 years
- 20 years
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14 years
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This storyWhat % of Pakistan's federal budget goes to debt repayment?
- Around 15%
- Around 30%
- Around 50%
- Around 70%
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Around 50%
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