The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has unveiled a record budget of Rs37.389 billion for the financial year 2026-27, with major allocations for infrastructure development, healthcare, parks, sanitation, heritage preservation, digital transformation, and employee welfare.
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The budget outlines a wide-ranging development plan aimed at improving civic infrastructure and municipal services across Karachi.
Major Allocation for Roads and Infrastructure
Under the District Annual Development Programme (ADP), Rs2.171 billion has been allocated for roads, bridges, flyovers, maintenance works, and beautification of major roads, including Shahrah-e-Faisal, Rashid Minhas Road, and Sir Shah Suleman Road.
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An additional Rs480 million has been earmarked for district-level roads, streets, footpaths, and bridge improvements, while Rs250 million has been allocated for city beautification projects, including street furniture, intersections, and public spaces.
The budget also includes Rs1.2 billion for development projects across various Union Councils.
Parks and Green Spaces Receive Major Funding
KMC has allocated Rs906.208 million for the construction, renovation, and improvement of parks throughout Karachi.
The development plan includes renovation of parks in Azizabad, urban forest plantation along Shahrah-e-Faisal, and other public recreational facilities.
Another Rs1.25 billion has been allocated for the beautification and improvement of KMC parks and surrounding streets.
Karachi Zoo and Safari Park Upgrades
A total of Rs219.008 million has been earmarked for the modernization of Karachi Zoo, Safari Park, and Allahwala Karachi Zoo.
The projects include new animal enclosures with bulletproof glass, renovation of the reptile house, construction of an accessible watchtower, and development of Pakistan’s largest modern waterfowl park at Safari Park.
The budget also allocates Rs20 million for urban forestry with a target of planting more than 100,000 trees, Rs20 million for DHA Hill Park, and Rs50 million for a new park near Chondi Graveyard.
Healthcare Facilities to Be Upgraded
The budget allocates Rs60 million for improvements in public healthcare facilities.
Development projects include establishing a dedicated women’s hemodialysis ward at Abbasi Shaheed Hospital, installation of a new cath lab at Karachi Institute of Heart Diseases (KIHD), upgrading ophthalmology services at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC), and constructing a modern post-delivery ward at Sawar Jeevan Hospital.
Digital Transformation Initiatives
KMC has proposed Rs100 million for GIS mapping of immovable properties and land records to improve transparency and protect official documents.
The corporation will also expand the SAP management system across departments and introduce digital payments through the RAAST system for all financial transactions during the new fiscal year.
Employee Welfare and Pension Benefits
Around Rs9 billion has been allocated under current expenditure for salaries, pension adjustments, clearance of pending dues, and employee welfare initiatives.
The budget also includes implementation of a new pay scale for Fire Brigade employees after 24 years.
Drainage, Sanitation and Solar Projects
KMC has allocated Rs800 million for drain cleaning, desilting, and garbage removal across the city.
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Another Rs10 million has been earmarked for solid waste management, including operation of a modern incineration plant at Mehmoodabad for disposal of hazardous industrial and medical waste.
The corporation will also spend Rs250 million on solarizing KMC buildings and expanding renewable energy initiatives.
Heritage Conservation
The budget sets aside Rs200 million for restoration and preservation of historic landmarks, including Frere Hall, Empress Market, Denso Hall, Khaliq Dina Hall, and historic buildings in Dhoraji Colony.
Grants and Other Development Works
The budget includes Rs295.2 million in grants for Union Councils, providing Rs1 million per month to each council.
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An additional Rs100 million has been allocated for development projects benefiting minority communities, while another Rs100 million has been reserved for miscellaneous development works.
According to budget documents, the District ADP totals Rs9 billion, while Rs6.48 billion from KMC’s own resources will be utilized for development projects, beautification, sanitation, solarization, and employee welfare initiatives during FY2026-27.
