Pakistan, June 14 -- Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has presented a record Rs3,450 billion budget for the fiscal year 2025-26. He announced that the province plans to complete 1,460 development schemes this year, a significant jump from 603 last year. The chief minister emphasized that if the federal government releases full funds, the development budget may increase further. Last year, Sindh faced a shortfall in federal transfers, which affected the province's financial planning.

The development budget has been set at Rs1,018 billion, with major allocations going to education, health, and infrastructure. Education received an 18% boost, while the health sector saw an 11% rise. Additionally, the local government's budget increased b...