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KP government announces salary hike, major welfare spending and Rs524 billion development programme in FY2026–27 budget Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on Friday presented a Rs2.170 trillion provincial budget for fiscal year 2026–27, outlining major allocations for development projects, social welfare, healthcare, education and law and order, alongside a projected deficit of Rs48 billion.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.