Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while presenting the budget speech on Friday, said that higher education and research are the backbone of Pakistan’s economic and social development.
He announced that under the Federal Development Program 2026–27, Rs 46 billion has been allocated for the higher education sector.
Of this amount, Rs. 34.9 billion has been earmarked for universities, he added. Additionally, Rs 3.6 billion has been allocated for the upgradation of the Pakistan Education and Research Network (PERN) and for the promotion of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital learning.
The Prime Minister’s vision is to ensure that educational opportunities reach the underprivileged sections of society, and the Danish Schools are a shining example of this vision. These schools are providing high-quality education to talented but economically disadvantaged children across the country.
Govt allocates approximately Rs 22bn for Danish Schools Network
The federal government allocated approximately Rs 22 billion for the Danish Schools Network in the upcoming fiscal year 2026–27.
Addressing the budget session, Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said that around Rs. 22 billion has been allocated for the Danish Schools Network in the current budget.
He further stated that under the Prime Minister’s Youth Skills Development Programme, Rs. 7.9 billion has been allocated for NewTech. In addition, Rs. 13 billion has been allocated for civil services, justice, police, and digital governance reforms.
Moreover, a development budget of Rs. 45 billion has been allocated for Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Rs. 44 billion for Gilgit-Baltistan, and Rs. 56 billion for the merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The Finance Minister also announced a special package, under which Azad Jammu and Kashmir will receive an additional Rs. 5 billion, while Gilgit-Baltistan will receive an additional Rs. 4 billion.
