KP cabinet raises Ehsaas Naujawan Programme from Rs 3 billion to Rs 5 billion
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi on 12 August 2026, approved raising the cost of the Ehsaas Naujawan Programme from Rs 3 billion to Rs 5 billion. Information Minister Shafi Jan said the extra Rs 2 billion was added because of public demand and a growing number of applications.
What changed
The programme gives interest-free business loans to young people in KP through two partners: Akhuwat for smaller loans and the Bank of Khyber for larger ones. The extra money means more loans can be approved. The revised terms described in our guide apply once the revised plan completes its approval process.
Who is affected
Residents of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa aged 18 to 35 who want to start or grow a business, including applicants already waiting for a decision.
What to do next
- Check the eligibility and documents for each window in our Ehsaas Naujawan guide.
- For Akhuwat loans, apply at your nearest Akhuwat branch. For Bank of Khyber loans, apply on the official BoK portal.
- Never pay an agent. Approval is free.
Official sources
- Express Tribune – K-P cabinet boosts youth funding to Rs5b (Aug 2026)
- Daily Times – Ehsaas Naujawan programme gets Rs5bn funding (12 Aug 2026)
- Profit – KP cabinet clears Rs5 billion youth programme boost (13 Aug 2026)
Always confirm details with the official source before applying.
Updates
- 12 Nov 2026: Published after checking the sources listed above.
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