Sindh budget 2026-27 presented with 816 development projects for Karachi
Key takeaways
- Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: Sind Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday presented the provincial budget 2026-27 in provincial assembly.
- The budget with a total outlay of Rs 3.652 trillion framed against estimated receipts of approximately Rs 3.41 trillion, resulting in a projected deficit of about Rs 242 billion.
- CM Murad Ali Shah’s speech outlined a comprehensive strategy to transform Sindh into a regional hub for trade, finance, technology and renewable energy through a public-private partnership projects.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize KARACHI: Sind Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday presented the provincial budget 2026-27 in provincial assembly. The CM announced that this budget has almost 816 development projects for provincial capital Karachi amounting to Rs644 billion.
The budget with a total outlay of Rs 3.652 trillion framed against estimated receipts of approximately Rs 3.41 trillion, resulting in a projected deficit of about Rs 242 billion.
Sindh government has committed to no new taxes while delivering a seven per cent increase in salaries and pensions, a Rs 400 billion development programme, and a Rs 13.2 billion social protection package for vulnerable communities.