Sindh Budget 2026-27 Estimated at Over Rs3.4 Trillion
The total size of the Sindh budget for the financial year 2026-27 has been estimated at more than Rs3.4 trillion, according to official sources. Budget proposals suggest that around Rs2.56 trillion is allocated for non-development (current) expenditures in the upcoming fiscal year.
No New Development Schemes
Sources revealed that the provincial government has decided not to introduce any new development schemes in the Sindh budget 2026-27. Instead, the focus will remain on 3,642 ongoing projects at both provincial and district levels, for which nearly Rs400 billion has been earmarked.
Development Budget Slashed
The development budget has reportedly been reduced by Rs300 billion compared to the previous fiscal year. Overall development spending is proposed to decrease from Rs1.018 trillion to Rs720 billion. Similarly, the net provincial development outlay is expected to fall from Rs520 billion to Rs385 billion.
District Development Programme Cut
Officials further disclosed that the district development programme has also been cut by Rs40 billion. Only Rs15 billion has been allocated for district-level projects in the new financial year, down from Rs55 billion in the previous budget.
Federal and External Assistance
Sources added that Sindh is expected to receive Rs64 billion in development grants from the federal government, while external assistance for development projects is estimated at Rs256 billion.
According to sources, no new development initiatives have been included in the Sindh budget for 2026-27.
