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Sindh Budget 2024-25 Unveiled: Major Focus on Education, Health, and Development
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah unveils a 3056 billion rupees budget, prioritizing education, health, and development. Opposition demands speech in Urdu.
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2024-06-14
Sindh Budget 2024-25 Unveiled: Major Focus on Education, Health, and Development

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah presented the budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, amounting to 3056 billion rupees. This budget marks significant allocations in key sectors such as education, health, and development, aiming to bolster the province's socio-economic landscape.

 

Key Highlights of Sindh Budget 2024-25:

Total Budget Size: Over 3056 billion rupees

Development Budget: 959 billion rupees

Education Sector: 32 billion rupees allocated

Health Sector: 18 billion rupees allocated

Energy Projects: 3 billion rupees allocated

Provincial Assembly Funds: No increase proposed

Salary Increases:

30% increase for Grade 1 to 6 employees

25% increase for Grade 7 to 16 employees

22% increase for Grade 17 to 22 employees

Minimum Salary: Proposed increase to 37 thousand rupees

Pension Increase: 15%

Luxury Tax: Up to 45 thousand rupees on imported vehicles (1500 to 3000 cc)

Restaurant Payments: 5% less tax on payments made via debit or credit card

Benazir Kisan Card: 8 billion rupees allocated

Higher Education: 30 billion 60 crore rupees allocated

Sindh Police Allowance: 10 thousand rupees special allowance for Kacha area

Solar Panels: Provision of free solar panels to 2.6 million households

Clean Water: 10 billion rupees allocated for clean water provision

Karachi Circular Railway: 4.5 crore rupees allocated

Benazir Mazdoor Card: 5 billion rupees allocated

Sindh Rangers: 6 billion 10 crore rupees allocated

Chief Minister's Remarks:

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, hoping for continued cooperation. He emphasized that the Sindh government, elected for the fourth consecutive term, is dedicated to serving the province with significant budgetary allocations aimed at development and welfare.

 

Opposition's Reaction:

During the budget presentation, opposition members chanted slogans and demanded that the speech be delivered in Urdu. However, the Speaker dismissed the objection, and the Chief Minister continued his speech in English.

 

The budget reflects the Sindh government's commitment to enhancing public services and infrastructure, despite the opposition's disruptions. The focus on substantial increases in salaries and pensions, alongside strategic investments in education and health, underscores the government's dedication to socio-economic development.
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