The Sindh government has allocated more than Rs108 billion for development projects in Karachi in the FY2026-27 budget, with a major focus on transport, water supply, drainage, sanitation, education and public infrastructure, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said.
Presenting details of the development programme for the provincial capital, the chief minister said the government was paying special attention to Karachi’s mega development projects to improve civic facilities and support the city’s growing population.
Karachi development programme FY2026-27
816
Total development projects
Rs644.3bn
Total estimated cost
Rs100.19bn
FY2026-27 allocation
822
Schemes funded
167
Projects above Rs500m
110
Mega projects above Rs1bn
He said a total of 816 development projects were included for Karachi with an estimated cost of Rs644.3 billion. Of these, 167 major projects costing more than Rs500 million each are under implementation, while 110 mega projects valued at more than Rs1 billion each are part of the development portfolio.
According to Murad Ali Shah, a total of 822 schemes have been allocated Rs108.1 billion, while Rs100.19 billion has been earmarked for Karachi during the 2026-27 financial year.
