Balochistan Increases Salaries by 10% and Pensions by 7%

The Balochistan government has presented its largest-ever provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025– 26, amounting to Rs 1,028 billion. Key announcements include a 10% salary increase for government employees (Grade 1–22) and a 7% hike in pensions for retired workers. Additionally, a 20% disparity reduction allowance has been proposed for employees in Grades 1 through 16.

Finance Minister Shoaib Nosherwani, during his budget speech, stated that the government, under the Chief Minister’s leadership, is progressing in the right direction and achieving notable success across multiple sectors, including youth employment and public welfare.

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Budget Breakdown:

Total budget: Rs. 1,028 billion (surplus)
Development budget: Rs. 249.5 billion
Non-development budget: Rs. 642 billion
Federal revenue share: Rs. 801 billion
Provincial revenue target: Rs. 101 billion
Expected revenue from Sui Gas lease bonus: Rs. 24 billion

Development Highlights:

100% utilization of development funds—first time in the province’s history.
Emphasis on transparency and rural development.
20 billion rupees allocated for district-level projects.
3 billion rupees set aside for urban services.
1,000 water filtration plants to be installed.
66 ambulances to be provided across districts.
No purchase of new official vehicles.

Sector-Wise Allocations:

Education:

School Education (Dev.): Rs. 19.85 billion
School Education (Non-Dev.): Rs. 101 billion
Colleges: Rs. 5 billion (Dev.) & Rs. 24 billion (Non-Dev.)
Higher Education (Dev.): Rs. 4.99 billion
HEC contribution to universities: Rs. 3 billion

Health:

Development budget: Rs. 16.15 billion
Non-development: Rs. 71 billion
Balochistan Health Card: Rs. 4.5 billion

Agriculture:

Development: Rs. 10.17 billion
Non-development: Rs. 16.77 billion

Irrigation: Rs. 42.78 billion

Local Government: Dev.: Rs. 12.91 billion, Non-Dev.: Rs. 42 billion

Energy: Rs. 7.84 billion

Public Health Engineering: Rs. 17.16 billion (Dev.), Rs. 11.2 billion (Non-Dev.)

Science & IT: Rs. 12.66 billion

Women Development: Rs. 154 million

Fisheries & Coastal Development: Rs. 2.19 billion

Youth & Sports: Rs. 2.44 billion

Employment & Infrastructure:

Creation of 4,148 contractual and 1,958 regular positions across departments.
Major funds allocated for Safe City projects (Rs. 18 billion) and climate resilience (Rs. 500 million).
Special attention to technical training for youth with Rs. 5 million allocated.

Tax Policy:

The provincial finance committee rejected a proposed 18% tax on solar panels, signaling a focus on sustainable energy.

The finance minister concluded by affirming the government’s commitment to inclusive development, financial transparency, and improved public services.