Published on, Aug. 25 -- August 25, 2025 1:12 PM

The World Bank has approved a $47.9 million grant for Punjab, Pakistan, funded by the Global Partnership for Education Fund, to improve access to quality education for both girls and boys at pre-primary and primary levels. The initiative is expected to enhance learning outcomes and ensure equitable participation across the province.

Named the "Getting Results: Access and Delivery of Quality Education Services and System Transformation in Punjab Project," the grant will focus on expanding early childhood education, re-enrolling out-of-school children, strengthening teacher support, and improving the education system's responsiveness to emergencies and climate challenges.

The project is se...