Latest Update: Sindh Government Increases Salaries By 30% For All Workers, Including BISP
Sindh’s Chief Minister announced during the Budget Speech in the Sindh Assembly that the Sindh Government increased salaries by 30% and pensions by 15% for the government employees. There were many more announcements made in the Budget Speech of 2024-25 regarding education, social and developmental projects.
Since BISP employees’ wages will increase from fiscal year 2024-25, this increment will also apply to the 8171 ehsaas program workers.
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Budget 2024-25: Sindh Government Increases Salaries by 30%
In the latest budget, the Sindh PPP-led provincial government announced salary increases ranging from 22 to 30 percent. A 30 percent pay hike was given to Sindh government employees in grades 1 through 16, while a 22% pay raise was given to officials in grades 17 and above.
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Increase in Salaries By The Govt of Sindh 2024
Sindh government announced a 30% increase in government employee salaries by following these steps:
| Category | Increase |
| Government employees in grades 1 to 16 | 30% salary increase |
| Officers in grades 17 and above | Up to 22% salary increase |
An increase of 15% in pensions for Sindh government employees
During his speech announcing the Sindh Budget 2024–25, Murad Ali Shah made another captivating and highly commendable announcement: the government has decided, under the leadership of the PPP, to increase pensions for government employees by 15%. A minimum wage of Rs 37,000 has been set for Sindh, according to the government.
Sindh Govt. Distributes Budget 2024-25 In Multiple Reforms
The Sindh government’s budget for FY25 places great importance on education, as evident in the allocates Rs454 billion to the education sector. This marks a 25% increase from the previous year’s budget of Rs334 billion and constitutes a quarter of the total revenue expenditure. Additionally, there is also a significant increase in the allocation for the Sindh Higher Education Commission, with Rs34.5 billion being allotted compared to Rs23 billion in the previous year.
To increase service delivery in the health sector, a budget of Rs300 billion has been requested for FY25, an increase of 32% from Rs227 billion in FY24.
In conclusion
Sindh’s budget for 2024-25 demonstrates a strong commitment to public welfare and development, as evidenced by a 30% salary increase for government employees and a 15% increase in pensions. With an allocation of Rs454 billion, a 25% increase, efforts are being made to strengthen the educational infrastructure by emphasizing education.