Pakistan, June 17 -- The Sindh cabinet has approved a massive provincial budget of over Rs3.562 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27, setting the stage for its formal presentation in the provincial assembly. The approval came during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, where officials reviewed development priorities, sectoral allocations and financial planning for the upcoming year.

According to budget documents, the total expenditure for the next fiscal year is estimated at Rs2.142 trillion, while the development budget has been reduced by 29% compared to the previous year. Despite the reduction, the government has allocated more than Rs720 billion for development projects across multiple sectors, including infrastru...