Sindh earmarks Rs70Billion for SIUT, Yellow Line BRT and Peoples Housing Scheme

KARACHI – Sindh government presented ambitious budget for fiscal year 2026–27, proposing billions for major development, housing, healthcare, transportation, energy, and emergency response projects across the region. PPP led provincial government set bold revenue collection target of Rs 555 billion, with Rs 456 billion expected from the Sindh Revenue Board and Rs 42 billion from the Revenue Department. Development spending takes center stage, with a proposed Rs 385 billion allocation for the Annual Development Programme (ADP) and Rs 15 billion for district-level development projects, signaling a major push for infrastructure and public welfare initiatives. Rs 22 billion earmarked for Karachi Yellow Line BRT, a flagship mass transit project aimed at transforming urban transportation and easing commuting woes for millions of residents. Healthcare gets substantial boost, with Rs 26 billion proposed for the Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT). Rs 4 billion has been earmarked for the Shaheed Benazirabad Trauma Center, strengthening emergency and specialized medical services across the province. Housing remains a key priority, as the government plans to inject Rs 22 billion into the Sindh Peoples Housing Scheme, a major initiative designed to provide shelter and improve living conditions for thousands of families. In the energy sector, Rs 10 billion has been allocated for Thar coal projects, underlining the province’s continued focus on domestic energy production and economic growth. The budget also proposes Rs 4 billion for the Lyari Development Package, aimed at accelerating development and improving civic infrastructure in one of Karachi’s most densely populated areas. Emergency services are set for a major upgrade as well. The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation’s Fire Brigade Department is expected to receive Rs 3.8 billion for modernization and capacity enhancement, while Rescue 1122 has been allocated Rs 1.7 billion to strengthen emergency response a