PESHAWAR — The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs8.4 billion to the Education Sector Endowment Fund (ESEF) and the Free Textbooks Programme for the fiscal year 2026-27. This move underscores the province’s commitment to ensuring accessible and equitable education.
The allocation was announced in the 2026-27 budget, highlighting the government’s focus on vital educational programs aimed at reducing barriers to quality education for students across the region. The ESEF and Free Textbooks Programme are central to this initiative.
Officials believe that these investments will significantly contribute to enhancing educational outcomes, enabling more students to benefit from free educational resources and financial grants.
