Opposition stages walkout, rejects budget as'anti-people wordplay'

Opposition stages walkout, rejects budget as'anti-people wordplay'

The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday witnessed noisy protests and a dramatic walkout by opposition parties during the budget session, as lawmakers from the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P), Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) jointly rejected the provincial budget, terming it 'anti-people' and 'mere wordplay'. The opposition leaders later announced at a joint press conference that they would continue protests during the b…

Sindh presents Rs3.56tn provincial budget for FY2026-27 amid opposition walkout

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday unveiled an over Rs3.562 trillion provincial budget, while the budget deficit was projected Rs36.9 billion, for the fiscal year 2026-27. CM Murad commenced the budget speech, for the thirteenth time, amid ruckus from the opposition lawmakers, who later staged a walkout from the provincial assembly. “No new taxes have been imposed in the budget, reflecting the government’s commitment to provid…

Salary hike, minimum wage increase: Key highlights of Sindh’s Rs3.56 trillion budget

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday unveiled a Rs3.562 trillion provincial budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, projecting a budget deficit of Rs36.9 billion. The presentation, his 13th budget speech, was marred by opposition protests and a walkout from the Sindh Assembly. CM Murad said the government has not imposed any new taxes, terming the budget pro-people and business-friendly. He announced Rs750 billion for development ex…

Sindh presents Rs3.56tr budget with focus on green energy, infrastructure - HUM News English

KARACHI: The Sindh on Wednesday unveiled a Rs3.562 trillion budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, introducing a slew of green energy initiatives, high-tech infrastructure plans, and strategic transport corridors without levying any new taxes on businesses or citizens. Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, who also holds the portfolio of the finance minister, presented the budget in the provincial assembly as opposition members boycotted the proceed…