Pakistan, June 26 -- The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025-26 with a total outlay of Rs3.45 trillion - a 12.9% increase from the previous year.

Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, who also holds the portfolio of finance, presented the Sindh Finance Bill 2025 in the house.

All 2,000 cut motions of the opposition were rejected with a majority vote.

While presenting the Sindh Finance Bill, the chief minister said the budget aims to strengthen social protection, infrastructure, and economic reform.

The finance bill introduced key tax reliefs and amendments to streamline levies.

Among the major relief measures is the withdrawal of six levies, notably the professional tax, providing a Rs5 b...