Sindh cabinet approves provincial budget ahead of presentation in assembly

The Sindh cabinet on Wednesday approved the proposed provincial budget for fiscal year 2026-27, state broadcaster PTV reported.

It was approved in a session chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, who said that every class had been catered to in the proposed budget and steps were being taken to eradicate poverty from the province, PTV said.

The report added that the Sindh government also decided on the minimum wage for workers in the budget.

CM Murad, who also holds the portfolio of the finance department, is set to present the province’s budget during the Sindh Assembly session later today.

During the meeting, the provincial cabinet appreciated the “record” development initiatives taken during the previous fiscal year, according to a statement issued by the CM House.

It added that the cabinet also “reaffirmed its commitment to public service” under the leadership of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari.

As per the statement, the budget also includes an increase in minimum wage for workers.

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