Sindh Budget 2025–26: Key Allocations Announced by CM Murad Ali Shah

by | Jun 14, 2025 | Global Affairs

“We are committed to transparency and fairness in how development funds are allocated. Despite limited federal resources, Sindh continues to prioritize job creation, infrastructure, and education. If our concerns aren’t addressed, we won’t support the federal budget.” — Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh

Sector / ProjectBudget / Status
IBI Testing & FrameworkFramework Ready; Jobs ~10,000+ expected
Public Service Commission Jobs (Grade 16+)Approx. 20,000 jobs already given
Overall Job Creation (last 2–3 years)Estimated 20,000 jobs delivered
Upcoming Job Plan for Next YearAdditional job creation planned
Gorakh Hill Station Road DevelopmentBudget committed; Road needed for access
Housing & Works (Federal PSDP Allocation in Sindh)18 out of 25 projects placed in Sindh
Hyderabad–Sukkur Motorway (Original Allocation)PKR 30 Billion (initial)
Hyderabad–Sukkur Motorway (Revised Allocation)PKR 15 Billion (post-revision)
HEC Grants for Sindh Universities (Original)PKR 4.6 – 4.7 Billion
HEC Grants for Sindh Universities (Reduced)Reduced to PKR 2.7 Billion
Solar Panel Tax18% GST imposed

Note: CM Murad Ali Shah also raised strong objections regarding federal PSDP allocations and tax policies affecting Sindh’s autonomy, warning that the PPP may not support the federal budget unless key reservations are resolved.