40 h. ago Good news about increase in salaries of govt employees from July 2025

ISLAMABAD – The federal government has officially issued a notification for a 10 percent increase in running basic salaries of

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9 d. ago Kundi praises Sindh govt for presenting people friendly Budget

Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi visited the office of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon in Karachi, where the senior minister Sharjeel Inam Memon received him warmly. During the meeting, various issues were discussed between the Governor KPK Faisal Karim Kundi and Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon. Governor Faisal Karim Kundi lauded […]

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1 week ago Sindh assembly passes Rs 3.45 trillion budget with focus on health and education

The Sindh Assembly has officially passed the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. The budget session began on June 13, during which Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented the detailed financial plan. This budget aims to boost social sectors and improve public services across the province. The total budget is Rs 3.451 trillion, reflecting […]

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1 week ago Sindh CM unveils ambitious fiscal plans, highlights Rs254b allocation for Karachi

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday concluded the provincial assembly’s budget debate for fiscal year 2025–26, outlining a series of development initiatives while defending the government’s allocations. In his address, Shah also criticized the federal government’s fiscal shortfalls and discussed how Sindh’s development budget is substantially higher than that of other […]

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1 week ago CM Murad allocates Rs254 billion for Karachi, says amount may rise but not drop

KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced on Monday that Rs254 billion have been allocated for Karachi in the provincial budget, stressing that the amount may increase but will not be reduced under any circumstances. Speaking at the Sindh Assembly session, Murad Ali Shah defended the budget and responded to opposition criticism. He […]

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1 week ago Sindh goes digital: Vehicle inspections and fitness certificates to be issued online

Sindh’s Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced a major step toward digitization in the province’s transport sector. Speaking during the budget session of the Sindh Assembly, he revealed that vehicle inspections will now be carried out using modern technology, and digital fitness certificates with QR codes will be issued online. Previously, the entire province had […]

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1 week ago Public holiday announced on June 29 for all govt, private employees

MUSCAT – Oman has announced a public holiday for all employees in the public and private sectors on June 29,

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2 w. ago Sindh assembly debate highlights government achievements and opposition concerns

KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly continued its budget debate for the fifth consecutive day on Saturday, with a focus on the provincial government’s efforts to enhance public services and address key challenges across the province. The session, chaired by Deputy Speaker Anthony Naveed, saw various ministers outlining their departments’ performance and addressing concerns raised by the […]

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2 w. ago Ghani highlights record allocation for Karachi in Sindh Budget

Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani has stated that in the Sindh government’s budget for 2025-26, of the total Rs

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2 w. ago Government accepts four major PPP demands, clears path for federal budget approval

The government has accepted four key demands from its coalition partner, the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), paving the way for smooth approval of the federal budget in the National Assembly. These demands include a reduction in GST on solar panels and full restoration of funds for Sindh’s universities. During the budget debate on Wednesday, Deputy […]

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2 w. ago Balochistan Budget 2025: 10% Salary increase, 7% Pension raise approved

QUETTA – Balochistan government on Tuesday unveiled the Budget for fiscal year 2025-26, announcing major relief for government employees and

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2 w. ago Sindh budget sparks criticism over big deficit and Karachi neglect

The Policy Research and Advisory Council (PRAC) has raised strong concerns about the Sindh government’s new budget for 2025–26. The council criticized the budget for increasing the fiscal deficit, cutting support to local governments, and neglecting Karachi’s development needs. This year’s budget shows a deficit of Rs38.5 billion, compared to a balanced budget last year. […]

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3 w. ago Sindh CM unveils bold budget plan, slams centre over withheld funds and project cuts

KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah laid out the province’s fiscal and development agenda during a post-budget press conference on Saturday, while sharply criticising the federal government for financial shortfalls. He revealed that Sindh was informed just a day before the budget announcement that Rs105 billion in expected federal funds would be withheld. […]

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3 w. ago PPP not to support federal budget if demands are not met: CM Sindh

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has threatened that PPP will not support the federal budget if their demands, including withdrawal of proposed 18 percent tax on solar panels, are not fulfilled by the Centre. Addressing his post-budget press conference in Karachi on Saturday, CM Murad Ali Shah said “Sindh is not a […]

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3 w. ago Sindh boosts education budget by 18%, prioritizes digital learning and student support

The Sindh government has allocated Rs613.36 billion for education in the 2025–26 budget. This is an 18% increase from last year’s Rs519 billion. The budget covers all education levels, from primary to university, and includes both development and non-development expenses. A major portion, Rs524.32 billion, will go toward non-development spending, like salaries and school operations. […]

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3 w. ago Sindh boosts law and order budget to Rs179.7 billion for 2025

The Sindh government has increased its law and order budget to Rs179.7 billion for the 2025-26 fiscal year. This marks a 4.5% rise from last year’s Rs172 billion. A large portion, Rs117 billion, is set aside for the police. The move reflects the government’s push to improve safety, especially in crime-hit areas like Karachi. The […]

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3 w. ago Sindh’s budget boost: Sales tax cut to 8%, new rules to help businesses thrive

The Sindh government has announced major tax reforms in its FY2025-26 budget to support businesses and boost revenue. It plans to reduce the sales tax on services from 10% to 8%, cutting it by 2%. This reduction aims to simplify the tax system and reduce the financial pressure on both businesses and consumers. In a […]

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3 w. ago Sindh CM unveils Rs3,450 billion budget with record development plans

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has presented a record Rs3,450 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025–26. He announced that the province plans to complete 1,460 development schemes this year, a significant jump from 603 last year. The chief minister emphasized that if the federal government releases full funds, the development budget may increase […]

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3 w. ago Sindh Budget 2025: Salary, Pensions and Adhoc Relief Update for Govt employees

KARACHI – Sigh of relief for government employees, as Chief Minister of Sindh announced a considerable increase in salaries and

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3 w. ago Sindh presents Rs 3.45 trillion budget with salary and pension increases

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presented the budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, totaling Rs 3.45 trillion. He announced a 10 to 12 percent ad hoc relief allowance for government employees. Additionally, five taxes will be abolished to reduce the financial burden on citizens, including the removal of professional tax and entertainment duty. […]

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