Sukkur
Coverage of Sukkur in the Nexus archive.
- What initiatives has the govt planned for FY27 to boost weather forecasting, early warning systems?
The Pakistani government has allocated Rs1.6 billion to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) in FY27 to enhance weather forecasting and early warning systems, including projects like the National Centre for Rainfall Enhancement and radar installations in Multan and Sukkur. An additional Rs2.48 billion is allocated to the Ministry of Climate Change for initiatives such as afforestation, biodiversity conservation, and climate-smart agriculture.
- Sindh’s development question
Sindh's proposed Rs3.5 trillion budget projects a Rs37 billion deficit, with development spending cut by 30% despite infrastructure gaps. Literacy and school enrollment rates in Sindh remain significantly lower than in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and the province has failed to improve key development indicators over 15 years of PPP governance.