Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday unveiled a Rs3.562 trillion provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, projecting a budget deficit of Rs36.9 billion.
The presentation, his 13th budget speech, was marred by opposition protests and a walkout from the Sindh Assembly.
CM Murad said the government has not imposed any new taxes, terming the budget pro-people and business-friendly.
He announced Rs750 billion for development expenditure and noted that the budget has been framed amid global economic uncertainty driven by geopolitical tensions, inflationary pressures and disruptions in international trade.
وزیراعلیٰ سندھ سید مراد علی شاہ کی زیر صدارت صوبائی کابینہ کا بجٹ اجلاس
سندھ کابینہ نے نئے مالی سال 27-2026ء کے صوبائی بجٹ کی تجاویز کی منظوری دیدی
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The provincial government proposed a 7% increase in salaries and pensions for government employees, alongside relief measures for households, farmers and the business community. The minimum monthly wage has also been raised to Rs43,000.
For Karachi, Rs100.19 billion has been earmarked for development projects covering infrastructure, traffic management, sanitation, water supply and education.
The chief minister said special focus has been placed on improving the city’s infrastructure. He also announced the extension of Shahrah-e-Bhutto from Qayyumabad to Karachi Port, aimed at easing transport flow, which currently serves around 25,000 vehicles daily.
5 Key Budget Points
- Total budget size: Rs3.562 trillion with Rs36.9 billion deficit
- No new taxes: Relief-focused budget for public and businesses
- Salary & pension increase: 7% raise for government employees
- Minimum wage: Increased to Rs43,000 per month
- Karachi development: Rs100.19 billion allocated for city projects
