KARACHI: The Sindh government on Saturday raised salaries of government employees as well as increased minimum wages.
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah announced 35pc raise in salaries of government employees of Grade 1-16, and 30pc raise for Grade 17-22.
Offering a relief to retired government servants, he also announced 17.5pc increase in pension. Moreover, minimum wages has been fixed at Rs35,550.
Earlier, Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has presented the budget for the upcoming financial year 2023-24. The budget amounts to Rs2.244 trillion.
The chief minister emphasized the commitment of the provincial government to revive Sindh’s economy.
“In order to achieve this goal, it is crucial to implement measures that address and combat climate change,” he said, adding that the incumbent government has incorporated green and sustainable initiatives into its overall strategy.
The budget for the upcoming fiscal year amounts to Rs2.237 trillion, reflecting a 35% increase compared to the previous year.
Additionally, the development budget for 2023-24 has been set at Rs410 billion.
