The Sindh Cabinet has increased the provincial minimum wage by 7.5 per cent. It also approved several other decisions related to public services and development on Wednesday.
The decisions were made during a cabinet meeting chaired by Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah at the CM’s House.
Provincial ministers, advisers, senior officials and the chief secretary attended the meeting.
Minimum wage increased in Sindh
The cabinet approved the recommendations of the Minimum Wages Board to increase the minimum wage by 7.5 per cent from July 1, 2026.
Under the new rates, the monthly minimum wage for unskilled workers will increase from Rs40,000 to Rs43,000.
The wages of semi-skilled, skilled and highly skilled workers have also been increased. The new rates will apply to industrial and commercial establishments across Sindh.
CM Murad Ali Shah said that these decisions are meant to improve food security, strengthen public services, modernise governance and support long-term economic growth. He directed all departments to implement the cabinet’s decisions without delay.
500,000 metric tonnes of wheat to be imported
The cabinet approved the import of 500,000 metric tonnes of wheat through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to meet the expected shortage during the 2026-27 year.
Officials told the cabinet that Sindh could face a wheat shortage of about 1.69 million metric tonnes.
The province is expected to have around 4.84 million metric tonnes of wheat while the yearly need is estimated at 6.53 million metric tonnes.
The wheat will be imported under a plan being coordinated by the federal government.
Health budget approved
The cabinet also approved the budget of the People’s Community Health Services Company for the financial year 2026-27. It includes Rs200 million as seed money and a grant of Rs2.723 billion.
Flood housing project expanded
In addition to all this, the cabinet also approved the extension of the Sindh People’s Housing for Flood Affectees (SPHF) programme to Gilgit-Baltistan.
Under the project, 196 flood-damaged houses will be rebuilt at an estimated cost of Rs376.3 million.