LAHORE – Maryam Nawaz led Punjab government is set to unveil provincial budget today at 2pm with special focus on education, health, infrastructure, and governance.
Urban development tops list with a proposed allocation of Rs145 billion, followed closely by Rs142 billion for the Local Government. The road infrastructure sector is set to receive Rs120 billion, while Rs90 billion has been allocated for Health and Population Welfare.
For agricultural and rural development, Rs80 billion has been earmarked. Meanwhile, the transport and specialized healthcare sectors are each expected to receive Rs70 billion.
Education also remains a key focus area, with Rs100 billion proposed for the School Education Department. Both the Planning & Development Department and the Governance & IT sector are likely to receive Rs40 billion each. Irrigation development has been allocated Rs40 billion, and Rs25 billion has been earmarked for the construction and maintenance of public buildings.
Punjab Budget 2025-26
| Sector | Proposed Allocation |
|---|---|
| Total Development Budget | 1,240Billion |
| Environment-friendly Electric Transport & Public Transport | 31 |
| Train on Canal Road Lahore & Metrobus Gujranwala (proposed) | 50(est.) |
| School Education | 100 |
| Higher Education | 3.95 |
| Special Education | 5 |
| Literacy & Non-Formal Education | 4 |
| Sports & Youth Affairs | 7.6 |
| Specialized Health Care & Medical Education | 95 |
| Health & Population Welfare | 86 |
| Water & Sanitation | 6 |
| Social Welfare | 7 |
| Women Development | 1.4 |
| Local Government & Community Development | 142 |
| Roads | 120 |
| Irrigation Department | 38 |
| Energy Department | 7.5 |
| Public Buildings | 25 |
| Urban Development | 145 |
| Agriculture | 80 |
| Cooperatives | 5 |
| Forests | 5 |
| Wildlife | 10 |
| Fisheries | 10 |
| Price Control & Commodities Management | 10.5 |
| Livestock & Dairy Development | 5 |
| Industry, Trade & Investment | 12 |
| Skill Development | 12 |
| Mines & Minerals | 12 |
| (Unclear context, possibly additional) | 18 |
| Governance & Information Technology | 35 |
| Labor & HR Development | 20.4 |
| Transport | 85 |
| Emergency Services | 12 |
The development plan includes Rs892.78 billion in funding from local sources, Rs184.49 billion in foreign aid, and an additional Rs124.73 billion under various other development heads.
The ambitious development agenda reflects the Punjab government’s focus on infrastructure expansion, human development, and institutional strengthening in the upcoming fiscal year.
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