Federal budget 2026‑27 allocates Rs77 billion for education development, prioritising ongoing projects while introducing only five new schemes under the Public Sector Development Programme.
Higher Education Commission (HEC) receives Rs41.19 billion, marking an increase of Rs1.71 billion compared with last year, with most funds directed towards 135 continuing projects.
Federal Ministry of Education and Professional Training is allocated Rs36 billion, with Rs34.80 billion reserved for 31 ongoing projects across multiple provinces and regions.
Budget documents confirm Rs4.60 billion allocated for Danish Schools in Azad Kashmir, Gilgit Baltistan, Chitral and Sindh under ministry‑supervised education initiatives.
Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme receives Rs3.29 billion, while Pakistan Education Endowment Fund is allocated Rs3 billion for scholarships and student financial support.
Additional Rs2.61 billion is earmarked for skill development programmes, reflecting government emphasis on vocational training and workforce preparation under the Public Sector Development Programme framework.
Three new projects of HEC receive Rs300 million token allocations, while Rs41 billion continues funding existing initiatives including infrastructure, research and academic expansion programmes.
Federal Ministry of Education introduces two new projects, Digital Learning and Rollout of Metric Tech, each allocated Rs600 million for implementation during fiscal year 2026‑27.
