KARACHI, Aug 1: The Sindh government has sanctioned an increase in pensions with effect from July 1, 2007 to civil pensioners of the provincial government. Those retired prior to 01-07-1997 will get a raise in their pension of 20 per cent while those who retired between 01-07-1997 and 30-06-2007 will get a raise of 15 per cent.—APP