ISLAMABAD – Pakistani government unveiled details of ambitious Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for fiscal year 2025–26, ahead of crucial meeting of National Economic Council (NEC) slated for today.
The proposed plan outlines multi-trillion-rupee allocations across key sectors, showing government’s focus on infrastructure, energy, education, technology, and regional development. The final PSDP allocations will be confirmed after approval from the NEC later today.
Ministry of Water Resources is expected to receive major chunk of Rs147 billion. Major water and energy projects include Rs20 billion for the Dasu Hydropower Project, Rs35 billion each for the Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand Dams, Rs8.2 billion for Karachi’s Bulk Water Supply Scheme, and Rs9.4 billion for the K-IV water project.
Public Sector Development Programme 2025-26
| Sector | Allocation |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Water Resources | 147Billion |
| National Highway Authority (NHA) | 302Billion |
| Parliamentarian Development Schemes | 50Billion |
| Special Investment Facilitation Council | 0.5Billion |
| Ministry of Science and Technology | 4.7Billion |
| SUPARCO | 4Billion |
| Ministry of Climate Change | 2.7Billion |
| Ministry of Defence | 11.5Billion |
| New Gwadar International Airport | 4Billion |
| Education and Youth Sector | 19.2Billion |
| Higher Education Commission (HEC) | 45Billion |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | 0.55Billion |
| Sindh | 47.4Billion |
| Balochistan | 93Billion |
| Merged Tribal Districts (KP) | 70.4Billion |
| Azad Jammu & Kashmir | 45Billion |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | 37Billion |
| Ministry of Information Technology | 13.5Billion |
| Ministry of Interior | 11Billion |
| Ministry of Maritime Affairs | 3.3Billion |
| Gadani Ship Breaking Industry | 2Billion |
| Health Sector | 15.3Billion |
| Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission | 4.7Billion |
| Ministry of Planning and Development | 12.42Billion |
| Ministry of Energy | 104Billion |
| Pakistan Railways | 24Billion |
Under proposal, National Highway Authority (NHA) is said to secure largest infrastructure budget of Rs302 billion.
Key Allocations
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Rs50 billion for parliamentarian development schemes
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Rs500 million for the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC)
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Rs4.7 billion for the Ministry of Science and Technology
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Rs4 billion for SUPARCO
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Rs2.7 billion for the Ministry of Climate Change
The Ministry of Defence is expected to receive Rs11.5 billion, while the New Gwadar International Airport is earmarked for Rs4 billion.
Provincial and regional development allocations
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KP: Rs550 million
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Sindh: Rs47.4 billion
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Balochistan: Rs93 billion (including Rs8 billion for flood relief)
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Merged tribal districts of KP: Rs70.4 billion
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Azad Jammu and Kashmir: Rs45 billion
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Gilgit-Baltistan: Rs37 billion
For technology and IT, the Ministry of Information Technology is allocated Rs13.5 billion, which includes Rs4 billion for an IT Park in Karachi and Rs5 billion for a similar facility in Islamabad.
The energy sector is set to receive Rs104 billion, which comprises Rs16 billion each for NTDC upgrades and the Dasu Transmission Line, and Rs5 billion for a 220kV line connecting Rahim Yar Khan and Bahawalpur.
Lastly, Pakistan Railways has been allocated Rs24 billion, with Rs9.3 billion proposed for the Thar Coal Rail Link and Rs7 billion for the procurement of modern cargo wagons and coaches.
Punjab budget for FY-2025-26 likely to be presented on July 13
