Federal budget 2018-19 at glance: Rs 133.5 billion allocated for Special Programmes

BusinessFederal budget 2018-19 at glance: Rs 133.5 billion allocated for Special Programmes

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: The federal government has allocated an amount of Rs 133.5 billion for various Special Programmes including Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA), FATA 10 years Plan, Security Enhancement, and PM’s Youth Initiatives under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2018-19.

According to the budgetary document released here Friday, an amount of Rs 8.5 billion has been set aside for Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) while Rs 10 billion for FATA 10 Years Plan (Federal Contribution).

Similarly, Prime Minister’s Global SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Achievement Programme will receive Rs 5 billion and Rs 5 billion each has been earmarked for Special Provision for Completion of CPEC Projects and Gas Infrastructure Development Cess.

Likewise, allocation of Rs 45 billion has been proposed for Relief and Rehabilitation of IDPs (internally displaced persons) and Rs 10 billion for Security Enhancement project.

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