Islamabad: The World Bank has approved a grant of $47.9 million for Pakistan.

According to a statement issued by the World Bank, the money will be spent on improving the education sector in Punjab province, increasing the number of students in primary classes.

The statement said that the grant will also help increase the number of students in schools.

The statement issued by the World Bank further said that under the project, better facilities will be provided to 4 million students, and 80,000 new students will be able to enter schools under this program.