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Sindh Raises Salaries and Pensions by 7% in FY2026-27 Budget
Provincial budget of Rs3.56 trillion focuses on relief, development spending and no new taxes
KARACHI, June 17 — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday presented a Rs3.562 trillion provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27, announcing a 7% increase in salaries and pensions for government employees while refraining from imposing any new taxes.
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Sindh Allocates Rs25,860 Million for Education Sector in FY2026-27
Education remains key priority in Rs3.56 trillion provincial budget
KARACHI, June 17, 2026 — The Sindh government has allocated Rs25,860.679 million for the education sector under the Annual Development Programme (ADP) 2026-27, accounting for around 6.8% of the total development outlay, according to budget documents presented on Wednesday.
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Sindh Budget Allocates Rs216.5bn for Law & Order, Policing
Province prioritises security spending in Rs3.56 trillion fiscal plan
KARACHI, June 17, 2026 — The Sindh government has allocated Rs216.537 billion for law and order, jails and policing in its budget for fiscal year 2026-27, underscoring a continued focus on public safety and governance.
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KSE-100 Index Ends Higher Despite Volatile Intraday Trading Session
PSX closes marginally positive as profit-taking offsets early gains
KARACHI, June 17, 2026 — The benchmark KSE-100 Index of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) ended Wednesday’s session on a marginally positive note, rising 118 points to close at 180,511 points.
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Karachi Allocated Rs100 Billion in Sindh Budget 2026-27
Major funding package targets infrastructure, water, sanitation and education projects
KARACHI, June 17, 2026 — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday announced an allocation of more than Rs100 billion for Karachi’s development as part of the provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27, focusing on infrastructure, transport, sanitation, water supply and education projects.
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Sindh Raises Minimum Wage to Rs43,000 in FY2026-27 Budget
Provincial budget includes salary and pension hikes with no new taxes
KARACHI, June 17, 2026 — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday announced an increase in the minimum monthly wage to Rs43,000 while presenting the province’s Rs3.562 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, providing relief to low-income workers amid rising living costs.
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Sindh Unveils Rs3.56 Trillion Budget with Salary Hike, No New Taxes
Rs750 billion development programme highlights focus on infrastructure and public welfare
KARACHI, June 17, 2026 — Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday unveiled a Rs3.562 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, proposing a 7% increase in salaries and pensions for government employees while refraining from imposing any new taxes.
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Gold Prices in Pakistan Ease to Rs455,236 Per Tola
Local bullion market slips slightly as global gold prices remain range-bound
KARACHI, June 17, 2026 — Gold prices in Pakistan eased slightly on Wednesday, falling by Rs200 per tola as domestic and international bullion markets showed subdued movement.
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Google Begins Rolling Out Android 17 Stable Update for Pixel Phones
Google has started rolling out the stable Android 17 update to eligible Pixel devices, introducing a range of new features focused on multitasking, privacy, security and system performance.
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