Summary Pakistan has proposed raising the education development budget to Rs171 billion for 2026-27, with increased funding for schools, higher education, special education and digital learning projects.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - A significant increase has been proposed in the development budget for Pakistan’s education sector for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with total allocations expected to rise from Rs146 billion to Rs171 billion.
The proposed increase of more than Rs25 billion represents an estimated 17 per cent rise compared with the current fiscal year, aimed at accelerating reforms and development projects across the education sector.
Under the proposal, the school education budget is expected to reach Rs115 billion, while higher education funding could be increased to Rs45 billion.
Funds for special education are also likely to be raised to Rs5.5 billion, while the budget for literacy and non-formal education may be increased to Rs6 billion.
Officials said additional allocations have been proposed to speed up development projects in the sector, with a focus on infrastructure improvement, new initiatives and completion of ongoing schemes.
Planned projects include student transport facilities, provision of tablets and the establishment of e-libraries as part of broader efforts to modernise education services.
The proposed budget increase reflects the government’s focus on strengthening education infrastructure and improving access to quality learning opportunities.
