The Sindh government has announced a 7 percent increase in salaries and pensions of provincial government employees while presenting a Rs. 3.562 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, which carries no new taxes and focuses on relief measures and development spending.
Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah unveiled the budget in the Sindh Assembly, stating that the financial plan prioritises public welfare, fiscal stability, and constitutional responsibilities.
The budget projects a total expenditure of Rs. 3.562 trillion against estimated revenue of Rs. 3.525 trillion, resulting in a deficit of Rs. 36.9 billion.
Alongside the salary and pension hike, the government increased the minimum wage for workers to Rs. 41,000 per month. The budget includes major allocations for key sectors, with Rs. 620 billion for education, over Rs. 393 billion for health, Rs. 222 billion for law and order, Rs. 155 billion for local governments, and Rs. 41 billion for agriculture.
A Rs. 13.2 billion social protection package has been allocated for welfare initiatives targeting low-income families, women, farmers, and vulnerable groups.
Development spending has been set at Rs. 400 billion under the Annual Development Programme, with funds directed toward Karachi’s Yellow Line project, Thar coal, municipal infrastructure, emergency services, and other public sector projects.
The chief minister said the budget reflects a balance between welfare priorities, economic discipline, and ongoing development needs without introducing any new taxes.
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