Ministry of Planning releases development funds report

Pakistan’s Ministry of Planning has released details of Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) expenditures for the first 10 months of fiscal year 2025-26. According to official figures, over Rs 469 billion has been spent on development projects, with major allocations directed toward highways, water resources, education and power sector initiatives.

Islamabad: The Ministry of Planning has released details of development expenditure under the Public Sector Development Program (PSDP) during the first 10 months of the current fiscal year 2025-26, according to which a total of Rs 469.84 billion was spent on various development projects from July to April.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Planning stated that the federal government prioritised development projects in the infrastructure, education, water, power and communication sectors in the current fiscal year, as a result of which billions of rupees were released for the projects of various ministries and corporations.

According to the statement, a total of Rs 332.67 billion was spent on the development projects of federal ministries, while Rs 137.17 billion was released for the development projects of government corporations. Officials say that the aim of these expenditures is to promote economic activities in the country and accelerate the pace of ongoing development schemes.

According to the data of the Ministry of Planning, Rs 84.41 billion was spent on various road and motorway projects of the National Highway Authority (NHA). According to experts, road and infrastructure projects not only improve the country’s trade system but also play an important role in creating new employment opportunities.

Similarly, significant investment was also made on development projects in the power sector. Rs 52.76 billion was spent on power projects under government corporations, which aim to stabilise the energy system and reduce problems in power generation and transmission.

The announcement said that Rs 44 billion was spent on projects of the Cabinet Division, while Rs 19.17 billion was released for various projects under the Federal Ministry of Education. Rs 24.15 billion was spent on projects related to the Higher Education Commission and higher education, which experts are calling a major breakthrough in the education sector.

A significant amount was also allocated for projects of the Ministry of Water Resources. According to the report, ₹66.9 billion was spent on water resources development projects. These projects include dams, reservoirs, canal systems and water supply schemes.

The Ministry of Planning further said that the revised PSDP budget for the current fiscal year has been set at Rs 837.16 billion.

According to economic experts, if timely and transparent utilisation of development funds is ensured, it will not only support the economy but will also improve employment, industrial development and basic amenities.