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
