The Sindh provincial budget 2026-27 has been approved by the provincial cabinet ahead of its formal presentation in the Sindh Assembly.
The approval came during a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah. He said the Sindh provincial budget 2026-27 reflects the government’s commitment to improving public services and addressing the needs of all sections of society.
He added that, on the direction of Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, the government is focusing on poverty reduction and social welfare initiatives as part of the new fiscal plan.
Officials said the Sindh provincial budget 2026-27 has an estimated total size of around Rs3.4 trillion. However, development spending is expected to decline compared to the current fiscal year.
The Provincial Development Programme has been projected at Rs385 billion, covering thousands of ongoing schemes along with newly proposed projects. Overall development spending is expected to drop by nearly 28 percent.
According to budget documents, about 73 percent of Sindh’s revenue depends on federal transfers under the National Finance Commission (NFC) award, highlighting the province’s reliance on federal support.
The Sindh provincial budget 2026-27 also includes proposals for a 10 percent increase in government salaries and an 8 percent rise in pensions, aimed at providing relief to employees and pensioners.
Despite fiscal constraints, the budget includes allocations for key development sectors, though officials acknowledge a reduction in overall development spending compared to the previous year.
