The federal development programme 2026‑27 allocates major funding for education, science, and technology, prioritising higher education, basic schooling, research, scholarships, digital learning, and youth skill development.
Higher education receives Rs46 billion, compared with Rs34.9 billion last year, supporting scholarships for deserving students, strengthening university research capacity, upgrading Pakistan Education and Research Network, and advancing artificial intelligence‑based learning systems.
The allocation emphasises higher education as central to national economic and social development, ensuring universities expand research infrastructure, promote innovation, and provide modern learning opportunities for students.
Science and technology are allocated Rs3.6 billion, directed towards technology transfer, SME development, renewable energy projects, electronics, agricultural innovation, and healthcare technologies, aiming to strengthen technical progress across multiple sectors.
This funding supports applied research, industrial collaboration, and innovation programmes, enabling Pakistan to expand scientific capacity, encourage entrepreneurship, and integrate advanced technologies into national development priorities.
Basic education and college initiatives receive Rs26.3 billion, including Rs22 billion for Danish Schools, which provide quality education to talented children from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The allocation covers teacher training, expanded enrolments, early childhood education, and digital learning, ensuring improved access to education and enhanced learning outcomes across schools and colleges.
Youth skill development under NAVTTC receives Rs7.9 billion through the Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme, designed to equip young people with modern skills aligned with contemporary economic requirements.
This programme expands vocational training, enhances employability, and provides opportunities for youth to participate effectively in the evolving economy, supporting national workforce development.
