Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented the provincial budget 2024-25 with a total outley of Rs3.056 trillion on Friday in the Sindh Assembly budget session.
Murad Ali Shah said he felt privileged to present the 13th budget of the Sindh government as he has been elected for the third term in the February 2024 general elections on the PPP ticket.
- Salaries and Pensions: Increases ranging from 22% to 30% for salaries and a 15% increase in pensions.
- Development Focus: Significant allocation towards development, social services, and rehabilitation efforts.
- Education and Health: Prioritized with substantial budget allocations to enhance services and infrastructure.
- Agriculture and Energy: Specific allocations to support agricultural development and energy projects.
- Social Welfare: Emphasis on social security, housing schemes, and subsidies to reduce financial burdens.
- Law and Order: Special budget for police stations and initiatives for public safety.
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Budget allocation percentage-wise
- Current Revenue Expenditure: 63%
- Current Capital Expenditure: 6%
- Development Expenses: 31%
Sectoral-wise allocation highlights
- 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
| Sindh Budget 2024-25 Key Points | |
| Total Budget | Rs 3.056 trillion |
| Salary Increase | 22% to 30% |
| Pension Increase | 15% |
| Development Expenditure | Rs 959 billion (31% of total expenditure) |
| Expected Income | Rs 3 trillion |
| Federal Transfer | 62% of income |
| Provincial Receipts | 22% of income |
| Current Capital Receipts | Rs 22 billion |
| Foreign Project Assistance | Rs 334 billion |
| Federal Grants PSDP | Rs 77 billion |
| Foreign Grants | Rs 6 billion |
| Carry Over Cash Balance | Rs 55 billion |
| Provincial Receipts | Rs 662 billion |
| Sales Tax on Services | Rs 350 billion |
| GST Plus Tax | Rs 269 billion |
| Provincial Non-Tax Receipts | Rs 42.9 billion |
| Current Revenue Allocation | 63% (Rs 1.9 trillion) |
| Current Capital Allocation | 6% (Rs 184 billion) |
| Development Expenses Allocation | 31% (Rs 959 billion) |
| Salary Expenses | 38% |
| Grants | 27% |
| Non-Salary Expenses | 21% (operational expenses, relocation, interest payments, repairs) |
| Pension and Retirement Benefits | 14% |
| Debt Repayment | Rs 42 billion |
| Government Investment | Rs 142.5 billion |
| Provincial ADP | Rs 493 billion |
| Foreign Project Assistance | Rs 334 billion |
| District ADP | Rs 55 billion |
| Education Budget | Rs 519 billion (Rs 459 billion for current revenue expenditure) |
| Health Budget | Rs 334 billion (Rs 302 billion for current expenses) |
| Local Government Budget | Rs 329 billion |
| Agriculture Budget | Rs 58 billion (Rs 32 billion for current expenditure) |
| Energy Budget | Rs 62 billion (including Rs 77 billion for ongoing expenses) |
| Irrigation Budget | Rs 94 billion (Rs 36 billion for current expenses) |
| Works and Services Budget | Rs 86 billion |
| Transport Budget | Rs 56 billion |
| SG&CD Budget | Rs 153 billion |
| Social and Economic Welfare | Rs 34.9 billion |
| Subsidies Program | Rs 116 billion |
| Housing Schemes | Rs 25 billion |
| Hari Card for Farmers | Rs 8 billion |
| Malir Express Korangi Enclave Complex | Rs 5 billion |
| Police Budget | Specific budget for 485 police stations |
| Solarization Initiative | Rs 5 billion |
| Hub Canal for Karachi Water Supply | Rs 5 billion |
| Labor Card | Rs 5 billion |
| Agriculture Development | Rs 11 billion |
| Social Security | Rs 12 billion |
| Universities and Boards | Rs 3.2 billion |
| Housing and Town Planning | Rs 2 billion |
| DEPD | Rs 1.5 billion |
| Major Grants for Education and Health | Rs 190 billion |
| Grants for Universities | Rs 35 billion |
