Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented the provincial budget for 2024-25, totaling Rs3.056 trillion, in the Sindh Assembly budget session on Friday. Shah expressed pride in presenting the 13th budget of the Sindh government, having been re-elected for a third term in the February 2024 general elections on the PPP ticket.
Salaries and Pensions:
- Salaries: Increased by 22% to 30%
- Pensions: Increased by 15%
Development Focus:
- Significant allocations for development, social services, and rehabilitation efforts.
Education and Health:
- Education: Rs 519 billion
- Health: Rs 334 billion
- Emphasis on enhancing services and infrastructure.
Agriculture and Energy:
- Agriculture: Rs 58 billion
- Energy: Rs 62 billion
- Allocations to support agricultural development and energy projects.
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Social Welfare:
- Emphasis on social security, housing schemes, and subsidies to alleviate financial burdens.
Law and Order:
- Special budget for police stations and initiatives to enhance public safety.
Budget Allocation (Percentage-wise):
- Current Revenue Expenditure: 63%
- Current Capital Expenditure: 6%
- Development Expenses: 31%
Sector-wise Allocation:
- Education: Rs 519 billion
- Health: Rs 334 billion
- Local Government: Rs 329 billion
- Agriculture: Rs 58 billion
- Energy: Rs 62 billion
- Irrigation: Rs 94 billion
- Transport: Rs 56 billion
These allocations reflect the government’s priorities in enhancing development, social services, infrastructure, and public safety across Sindh.
