Sindh CM announces Rs1m compensation for families of street crimes victims

Provincial assembly approves interim budget of Rs213.164 billion without opposition

Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced compensation of Rs1 million for each family who lost a member in street crimes in Karachi, according to Express News.

"We will provide Rs1 million to the families of all those who lost their lives in dacoity incidents from January until now," he said while addressing a Sindh Assembly session on Thursday.

During the session, the assembly approved an interim budget of Rs213.164 billion without opposition and will review the budget and finance bill for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday.

Shah highlighted plans to implement more development projects across Sindh in the coming year. He also addressed issues in Karachi, expressing concern over problems like water shortages. 

Regarding finances, Shah explained that the Sindh government aims to expand its tax base without impacting the poor. He stated that schools charging more than five lakh rupees annually will be taxed, and private schools will need to pay taxes to the education department. 

He added that hospitals charging over Rs25,000 per bed daily and doctors earning more than Rs3,000 per visit will also face taxes.