Provincial government aims to boost tax collections and non-tax revenues amid strong growth trends.
The Sindh government has set an ambitious revenue target of more than Rs775 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27, aiming to strengthen provincial finances through higher tax collections and increased non-tax income.
Presenting the budget on Wednesday, Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah announced that the provincial government expects to generate Rs690 billion through various provincial taxes, while an additional Rs85 billion is projected from non-tax revenue streams.
According to the budget estimates, Sindh Sales Tax is expected to contribute Rs450 billion during FY 2026-27.
Meanwhile, collections from the Board of Revenue and Excise components are projected at Rs234.06 billion. This amount includes Rs32 billion expected from stamp duties. Additionally, settlement recoveries under the Infrastructure Cess Amendment Act, 2026 are estimated at Rs25 billion.
The chief minister highlighted the province’s improving revenue performance, stating that Sindh had already collected Rs532.3 billion in tax revenues during the first 11 months of FY 2025-26.
The government expects total tax receipts to reach Rs625 billion by the end of the current fiscal year, reflecting a 6 percent increase compared to the Rs505.9 billion collected in FY 2024-25.
Non-tax revenues have also shown significant growth. The government projects non-tax income to reach Rs86.5 billion, marking an increase of nearly 50 percent over the previous year’s collection of Rs40.3 billion.
The Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has demonstrated strong performance as well, recording collections of Rs300 billion during the first 11 months of FY 2025-26, representing a 22 percent year-on-year increase.
The provincial government expects SRB revenues to rise further to Rs360 billion by the close of the current fiscal year.
Summing up the fiscal outlook, the chief minister said the FY 2026-27 revenue target of Rs775.06 billion includes Rs450 billion from Sindh Sales Tax on Services and Rs240.06 billion from excise duties, taxation levies, Board of Revenue collections, Agriculture Income Tax, and other sources.
The target reflects the government’s efforts to enhance revenue generation and support development spending across the province.
