ISLAMABAD, Nov 11 (Wealth Pakistan) – Pakistan Infrastructure Development Company Limited (PIDCL) has received Rs661.417 million under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for the first quarter of FY2025–26. The funds will support key urban and transport projects across Karachi and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
PIDCL’s projects under PSDP 2025–26
According to an official document available with Wealth Pakistan, PIDCL is carrying out 20 development schemes under the PSDP this year. The total approved allocation for these projects is Rs14,409.448 million.
The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives released the funds in two phases. On July 31, 2025, it disbursed Rs631.417 million for 16 schemes. Another Rs30 million followed on October 21, 2025, for two additional schemes. Together, the releases total Rs661.417 million for the quarter.
Key projects and pending releases
The ministry still holds Rs1.5 billion that will be released in later quarters. The Green Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Karachi remains the largest ongoing project. It carries a total cost of Rs29,193.790 million, with Rs3,000 million allocated for FY2025–26. So far, Rs450 million has been released for the project.
The operational phase of the Green Line BRT, with a total cost of Rs13,502.710 million, has received Rs27.750 million out of Rs185 million allocated for the year.
Urban improvement in Karachi
PIDCL’s first-quarter PSDP funds also target urban rehabilitation in Karachi. District Central and District East each received Rs11.250 million. District Korangi and Malir jointly received Rs7.5 million, while District South and West under Karachi Metropolitan Corporation got Rs11.250 million. These schemes focus on upgrading roads, drainage, and water systems to improve daily living conditions.
Parks and local infrastructure
Community projects were another focus of the PSDP releases. Car Bazaar Park was allocated Rs12 million, and Asian Football Ground received Rs14.917 million. In addition, rehabilitation work in Orangi Town, Nazimabad, and Landhi Town secured Rs12 million each. These initiatives will create greener, cleaner, and safer spaces for local residents.
Bridge projects in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Beyond Sindh, two bridge construction projects in Mansehra district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also benefited from the first-quarter PSDP funds. The Mari Safdar Shah Bridge and Shah Da Panja Bridge over the Siran River each received Rs15 million out of their Rs100 million annual allocations. These bridges are expected to strengthen rural connectivity and ease transportation.
Expected outcomes of PSDP funding
The release of Rs661.417 million in first-quarter PSDP funds reflects steady progress in the national development plan. Through these disbursements, PIDCL aims to improve urban mobility, restore community facilities, and enhance transport links. These projects will benefit millions of citizens while supporting economic growth and employment in multiple regions.