Prime Minister Imran Khan says the federal government, in consultation with the provincial governments is seriously considering to enhance the allocation of funds for higher education in the budget for next fiscal year. 

He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting in Islamabad regarding the promotion of higher education.

The Prime Minister said only the promotion of higher education will prove as the path of progress. He said the developed nations spend major share of their Gross Domestic Product on education, which brings more prosperity in their countries.

He directed the Federal Minister for Education to immediately consult with relevant federal and provincial ministries to identify the resources for promotion of higher education.