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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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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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.
(more…)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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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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Power distribution companies roll out simplified billing system with clearer layout, QR codes, and improved transparency for consumers nationwide.
(more…)Rs5.9 trillion budget prioritises development, education and public welfare
LAHORE, June 16, 2026 — The Punjab government decides to increase salaries by 7 percent and pensions by 3.5 percent as part of its Rs5.903 trillion Budget 2026–27, unveiled on Tuesday with a strong focus on development spending, public welfare and economic stability.
(more…)Education, health and infrastructure receive major allocations in pro-growth budget
LAHORE, June 16, 2026 — The Punjab government on Tuesday unveiled a Rs5.903 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27, increasing overall spending by 10.7 percent from the previous year and allocating higher funds for development, education, healthcare and public welfare programmes.
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Government announces weekly fuel price revision, cutting petrol by Rs4 and diesel by Rs2 per litre effective June 13 amid global oil market changes.
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