The World Bank has approved a grant of nearly $48.9 million for Pakistan to support a major education project in Punjab, aimed at reaching more than four million children and improving the quality of primary education.
Reaching millions of students
According to the World Bank, the project will cover a wide spectrum of learners: around 300,000 children enrolled in government schools, 8.5 million in the non-formal sector, and 114,000 students in special education institutions.
Officials confirmed that the initiative will also re-enroll nearly 80,000 out-of-school children, providing them with access to formal education and bridging learning gaps.
Focus on quality education
The program is designed to strengthen remedial teaching at the elementary level, ensuring students receive the support they need to improve foundational skills. More than 100,000 teachers and school leaders will undergo training to enhance classroom delivery and academic leadership.
Human capital and poverty reduction
The World Bank highlighted that the project goes beyond expanding access—it also aims to ensure equitable education, boost human capital, and contribute to long-term poverty reduction in Pakistan.
