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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nPakistan's government has proposed a Rs1 trillion Public Sector Development Program for fiscal year 2026-27, part of a broader national development outlay of Rs3.675 trillion.\n\nThe National Economic Council approved the overall plan, which also includes Rs2.224 trillion for provincial development programs and Rs451 billion in spending by state-owned enterprises. Officials said the program was prepared under strict fiscal discipline, with priority given to high-impact projects.\n\n#### What is Pakistan's PSDP for 2026-27 and what does it fund?\n\nThe Rs1 trillion federal PSDP is the government's primary tool for channeling domestic and foreign resources into development priorities. Of the total, Rs745 billion comes from domestic resources and Rs255 billion from foreign assistance.\n\nThe program supports Pakistan's 13th Five-Year Plan, URAAN Pakistan, and the government's \"5Es\" framework covering exports, e-Pakistan, environment, energy and infrastructure, and equity and empowerment.\n\nAmong federal ministries and divisions, the largest allocation has gone to provinces and special areas at Rs233.39 billion, followed by the National Highway Authority at Rs224.51 billion, the Water Resources Division at Rs103.09 billion, and the Higher Education Commission at Rs46 billion. Social sector spending remains a stated priority, with increased allocations for higher education and the Daanish Schools initiative, which aims to expand access for underserved communities.\n\n#### Why is Pakistan's development budget under pressure?\n\nThe development portfolio is constrained by significant \"throw-forward\" liabilities, the accumulated cost of completing already-approved ongoing schemes. These commitments leave limited fiscal space for new projects. As a result, tighter controls have been placed on fresh project approvals, with priority given to finishing existing initiatives and those aligned with national strategic goals.\n\nThe overall national development outlay draws on Rs838 billion in foreign funding and Rs2.837 trillion from domestic resources, reflecting the government's effort to sustain development spending while meeting fiscal consolidation targets. Officials acknowledged that demand from active projects considerably exceeds available funding, forcing planners to limit new additions to the development portfolio.\n\n#### What are the key priorities in Pakistan's PSDP for 2026-27?\n\nThe PSDP has been aligned with URAAN Pakistan priorities, including productivity enhancement, expansion of digital infrastructure, development of an artificial intelligence ecosystem, improved regional connectivity, and strengthened energy and water security. These areas reflect the government's broader ambition to modernize the economy while managing constrained public finances.\n\nSpecial emphasis has been placed on development in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan and the Newly Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, with targeted funding for regional programs in each area. The proposed PSDP allocations will be presented to parliament as part of the federal budget process for FY2026-27.",
  "title": "Pakistan proposes Rs1 trillion development program amid fiscal constraints"
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