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Islamabad, June 10, 2025: In a bold move to stimulate national growth, the federal government of Pakistan has announced a historic Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2024-25 worth Rs1,000 billion. The massive development budget is aimed at overhauling critical sectors including infrastructure, energy, education, and regional uplift projects across the country.
Out of the total allocation, Rs682.79 billion will directly support development schemes under 41 federal ministries and divisions, while Rs317.20 billion has been reserved for two major corporations, mainly for infrastructure and power initiatives.
Major Sector-Wise Allocations in PSDP 2024-25
- National Highway Authority (NHA) will receive the lion’s share of Rs227 billion, ensuring enhanced road connectivity and national logistics efficiency.
- Over Rs90 billion has been earmarked for the Power Division and NTDC to expand and secure Pakistan’s power transmission networks.
- A significant Rs133.42 billion is set aside for water resource projects, underlining Pakistan’s growing focus on water security and irrigation sustainability.
- An allocation of Rs70 billion has been made for parliamentarians’ recommended development schemes, enhancing local-level governance.
Provincial and Regional Development Focus
The federal development budget also reflects a strong commitment to provincial equity and regional integration:
- Rs105.78 billion for ongoing and new projects in the provinces.
- Rs65.44 billion for uplift of merged FATA districts (now part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa).
- Rs82 billion dedicated to Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
Department-Wise Federal Development Allocations
| Ministry/Department | Amount (Rs Billion) |
|---|---|
| Higher Education Commission (HEC) | 39.40 |
| Pakistan Railways | 22.41 |
| Ministry of Planning | 21.00+ |
| IT & Telecom Sector | 16.00+ |
| Ministry of Housing and Works | 15.00 |
| National Health Services | 14.34 |
| Federal Education Projects | 13.50 |
| Ministry of Interior | 12.90 |
| Defence Division | 11.55 |
| Revenue Division | 7.00+ |
| Ministry of Information | 6.00+ |
| SUPARCO (Space Agency) | 5.41 |
| Food Security | 4.00+ |
| Science and Technology | 4.00 |
| Maritime Affairs | 3.56 |
| Climate Change | 2.70 |
| Defence Production | 1.75 |
| Kashmir Affairs | 1.80 |
| Industries and Production | 1.90 |
| Inter-Provincial Coordination | 1.17 |
| Law and Justice | 1.39 |
| Board of Investment | 1.10 |
| National Heritage | 1.67 |
| Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission | 0.76 |
| Special Investment Facilitation Council | 0.50+ |
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