Govt. Authorises Rs220.721bn in PSDP Funds for FY2026-27 Q1
ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 6th Oct, 2026) The federal government has authorised development funds amounting to Rs220.721 billion during the first quarter (July-September) of fiscal year 2026-27 under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP), against a total PSDP allocation of Rs1 trillion.
According to the latest Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives data:
- The PSDP 2026-27 allocation comprised Rs682.485 billion for federal ministries, Rs312.515 billion for corporations, Rs4 billion for project liabilities, and Rs1 billion for new initiatives under CPEC 2.0.
- Against the total allocation of Rs1 trillion, Rs61.320 billion was spent during July-September 2026.
Among the federal ministries and divisions:
- The highest authorisation was made for the Water Resources Division, amounting to Rs86.517 billion.
- The Cabinet Division received Rs30 billion, and the Provinces and Special Areas were allocated Rs22.150 billion.
Other notable allocations included:
- Higher Education Commission (HEC): Rs46 billion (authorised Rs7.162 billion, spent Rs2.741 billion)
- Federal Education and Professional Training Division: Rs36.312 billion (authorised Rs9.078 billion, spent Rs6.033 billion)
- Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Division: Rs22.626 billion (authorised Rs2.785 billion, spent Rs1.561 billion)
- Railways Division: Rs40.658 billion (authorised Rs5.005 billion, spent Rs2.347 billion)
- Information Technology and Telecommunication Division: Rs19.580 billion (including Rs9.801 billion in foreign assistance, authorised Rs2.410 billion, spent Rs418.34 million)
And for corporations:
- National Highway Authority (NHA): Rs224.515 billion (including Rs59.250 billion in foreign assistance).