The Sindh cabinet has approved Rs. 8.824 billion for 16 water supply and drainage schemes across the province and Rs. 11.198 billion for major infrastructure projects in Karachi as part of a broader package of development, energy, health and administrative measures.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister House, the water and drainage schemes will be funded under the Annual Development Program (ADP) for fiscal year 2025-26. The chief minister directed the relevant departments to ensure all payments are made within the current financial year.
The cabinet also approved 11 infrastructure projects in Karachi, including road rehabilitation works, transport corridor improvements and the construction of bridges at Power House Chowrangi and 4-K Chowrangi. An initial Rs. 560 million was released to begin work on the projects.
In the energy sector, the cabinet approved a new mechanism to receive Sindh’s constitutionally mandated 12.5 percent natural gas royalty in kind on a field-to-field basis. Officials told the cabinet the move could generate an additional Rs. 26 billion annually for the province.
The cabinet also approved the Sindh Nursing Workforce Strategic Policy 2026-2040 to address shortages in the healthcare sector. Health Minister Dr. Azra Pechuho informed the meeting that Sindh currently has 34,817 registered nurses, midwives and lady health visitors, including around 23,000 nurses.
Additionally, the cabinet approved Rs. 485 million for rehabilitation work at the shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar, Lal Bagh and the Civic Center in Sehwan, releasing Rs. 24.25 million for the commencement of the project.
