KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented Rs3,451 billion budget for fiscal year 2025-26, focusing on modernizing governance, boosting economy, and enhancing public welfare.
Key measures include 8pc increase in pensions, ad-hoc relief allowances of 12pc for employees in Grades 1 to 16 and 10pc for those in Grades 17 to 22, and increased conveyance allowances for disabled employees. The budget allocates Rs2,149.4 billion for current expenditures, with key funding directed toward healthcare, education, infrastructure, and social services.
Sindh Budget 2025
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Budget Outlay | Rs3.45 trillion (12.9% increase from FY2024-25) |
| Development Budget | Rs1.02 trillion |
| Current Expenditures | Rs2.15 trillion (up 12.4% from Rs1.92 trillion) |
Salaries & Pensions
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Salaries (Grade 1–16) | 12% + |
| Salaries (Grade 17–22) | 10% + |
| Pensions | 8% + |
| Ad-hoc Relief Allowance | 12% (Grade 1–16), 10% (Grade 17–22) |
Education
| Total Education Budget | Rs523.73 billion (12.4% increase) |
|---|---|
| Primary Education | Rs156.2 billion (from Rs136.2 billion) |
| Secondary Education | Rs77.2 billion (from Rs68.5 billion) |
| Teachers Recruitment | 4,400 new teachers and staff |
| Special Initiatives | 4 IBA colleges, Rs2B for Endowment Fund, funds for 34,100 schools |
Health
| Total Health Budget | Rs326.5 billion (8% increase) |
|---|---|
| Grants to Health Units | Rs146.9 billion |
| SIUT | Rs19 billion |
| PPHI | Rs16.5 billion |
| Larkana Hospital | Rs10 billion |
| Rural Services | Expanded ambulance & mobile diagnostic services |
Annual Development Programme
| ADP Total | Rs520 billion |
|---|---|
| Education | Rs99.6 billion |
| Health | Rs45.37 billion |
| Irrigation | Rs73.9 billion |
| Local Government | Rs132 billion |
| New Projects | 475 schemes (flood recovery, sanitation, energy, underdeveloped areas) |
Karachi
| Urban Transport | 50 electric buses |
|---|---|
| BRT Projects | Yellow Line near completion; Red Line 50% done |
| Safe City Project | Expanded with AI-powered CCTV |
| Road Infrastructure | Upgrades to Korangi Causeway, Shahrah-e-Bhutto, and major roads |
| Heritage Restoration | Schemes for preservation and business district improvement |
Agriculture & Farmers
| Benazir Hari Card | Subsidies & equipment for farmers |
|---|---|
| Drip Irrigation | Subsidies to support water conservation farming |
| Cluster Farming | Introduced via public-private partnerships |
| Cooperative Bank | Feasibility study for interest-free agricultural loans |
Social Welfare & Empowerment
| School-Level Budgeting | Funds directly to headteachers |
|---|---|
| Differently-Abled Persons | Budget increased to Rs17.3 billion |
| Youth Development Centers | Digital literacy, skills training, counseling across Sindh |
| New Rehabilitation Centers | For persons with disabilities |
Digital Governance
| Monitoring System | KPI dashboard for real-time project tracking |
|---|---|
| Blockchain Land Records | To enhance transparency |
| Digital Birth Registration | Goal of 100% coverage by 2028, linked to health and education data |
