The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has approved a substantial increase in funding for religious seminaries, raising the annual grant from Rs30 million to Rs100 million.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur.
Speaking to the media, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister on Information Barrister Saif said the government considers seminary students a valuable national asset. He emphasized the need to integrate religious and contemporary education, calling it a priority.
He added that the provincial leadership is working to promote a balanced educational model that combines traditional Islamic teachings with modern subjects.
“The government is giving focused attention to seminaries alongside regular schools,” he said, aiming to equip students with both spiritual knowledge and modern-day skills.
