Sindh Cabinet Approves Provincial Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-27

The Sindh provincial cabinet has officially approved the budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, signaling a key step before its presentation to the Sindh Assembly. The session, chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, focused on finalizing the financial plan for the province.

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every class had been catered to in the proposed budget and steps were being taken to eradicate poverty from the province

Chief Minister Shah emphasized that the proposed budget caters to every segment of society and incorporates strategies aimed at eradicating poverty within Sindh. A significant aspect of the budget includes the determination of a new minimum wage for workers. Shah, who also oversees the finance department, is scheduled to present the comprehensive budget details later today during the assembly session.

During the cabinet meeting, there was a notable appreciation for the "record" development initiatives undertaken in the preceding fiscal year. The cabinet also reiterated its dedication to public service, operating under the leadership of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari. The budget document itself is reported to include provisions for an increased minimum wage for laborers.

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record development initiatives

In preparation for the budget's finalization, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah had previously convened meetings with major revenue-generating departments. He urged these departments to bolster their collection mechanisms and enhance fiscal efficiency, ensuring robust support for the province's ongoing development agenda.

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reaffirmed its commitment to public service