Sindh expects Rs2.207tr federal transfers, cuts development budget by 29pc

Karachi: Sindh has estimated Rs2.207 trillion in federal transfers under the National Finance Commission framework for 2026–27, up 17.5pc from the previous year’s revised receipts of Rs1.879tr. Despite the projected increase, the province has reduced its overall development outlay by around 29pc, from Rs1.018tr to Rs720bn. Funding for the district Annual Development Programme has also fallen from Rs55bn to Rs15bn, a reduction of nearly 73pc. Official budget reporting confirms that more than Rs720bn has been proposed for development expenditure and Rs15bn for the district ADP. The allocations form part of Sindh’s Rs3.562tr budget for the new financial year. The reduced district allocation will limit the funding available for development schemes across the province’s districts.