Sindh government

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to release Rs40 billion for the completion of Karachi's K-IV water supply project, citing delays and inadequate funding. The project, expected to supply 260 million gallons per day, is now scheduled for completion in December 2029, with only Rs8 billion allocated in the current federal budget.

The Sindh government's Implementation Committee recommends disciplinary and legal action against Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) officials, Civil Defence, fire department officers, and building management over the 2026 Gul Plaza fire. The committee also proposes amending the Sindh Building Control Ordinance, 1979, to mandate post-construction inspections and improve fire safety compliance.

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) ruled that the Supreme Court overstepped its jurisdiction by ordering citywide demolitions of illegal constructions in Karachi. The FCC decision shifts responsibility to the Sindh government and Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to regulate and preserve public amenities under existing laws.

The Sindh government ordered Veritas Learning Circle (Primary) in Karachi to reverse unlawful fee hikes imposed during summer holidays, citing violations of the Sindh Private Educational Institutions (Regulation and Control) Rules 2005. The school was directed to refund excess fees and submit a compliance report within 15 days, with threats of legal action if non-compliant.

The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) recalled Supreme Court orders from 2018 and 2019 that authorized the Sindh government to demolish illegal buildings in Karachi, including the Nasla Tower. The FCC ruled that enforcing building laws is the provincial government's responsibility, not the judiciary, and criticized the Supreme Court for overstepping its role in directing citywide demolitions.

Commuters in Karachi report that transport fares have not decreased despite a Rs100 per litre drop in petrol and diesel prices, with private operators and ride-hailing services maintaining rates set during the Iran-US war tensions. Passengers claim fares were increased by 40% during heightened fuel costs but urge the Sindh government to intervene and reduce them to pre-conflict levels.

The Sindh government will cover medical expenses for severely injured individuals after a car crashed into a tent at an imambargah in Karachi, resulting in one death and multiple injuries. A terrorism case has been registered against the driver and his companions, with police investigating the incident as a deliberate attack.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $700 million policy-based loan to strengthen Pakistan's insurance sector, aiming to expand coverage, reduce protection gaps, and enhance financial resilience against disasters. The reforms will promote inclusive insurance products for farmers, women, and vulnerable households while supporting capital markets and pension development.

Sindh unveils a Rs3.56 trillion budget for 2026-27 with a Rs36.9 billion deficit, featuring no new taxes, a 7% salary and pension increase, and a minimum wage hike to Rs43,000. The budget prioritizes development projects in Karachi and transportation infrastructure, including Rs13.2 billion for the Red Line BRT and over Rs3.5 billion for the Yellow Line.

The Sindh cabinet approved the 2026-27 provincial budget, which includes measures to address poverty and set a minimum wage for workers. Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah emphasized catering to all classes and improving fiscal efficiency ahead of presenting the budget in the Sindh Assembly.

Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon criticized the federal government for prioritizing Karachi insufficiently, citing infrastructure strain and traffic congestion due to the city's economic role. The Sindh government is addressing these issues through projects like a transport terminal on the Northern Bypass and a railway line for freight diversion, alongside the completed Shahrah-i-Bhutto project.