ISLAMABAD - The Planning Commission of Pakistan has so far released Rs 143.4b under its PSDP against the total allocations of Rs 233 billion for the fiscal year 2012-13. Out of total, Rs 75.4 billion have been released for 347 infrastructure development projects while Rs 63.3 billion for 712 social sector projects were released up to April 5, according to the latest data .
of the Planning Commission. Similarly, Rs 1.9 billion have been released for 77 other projects and Rs 2.8 billion for Earthquake Reconst by Cabinet Division and Finance Division. According to break up details, total cost of 347 infrastructure projects has been estimated at Rs 2320.3 billion, out of which Rs 211.1 billion have been earmarked in the 2012-13 budget that include Rs 85.6 billion as foreign aid.