The National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) has reported that the printing and distribution of free textbooks for the current academic year are nearly complete across all levels. According to the latest data, overall progress for secondary (grades 6–9) and madrasa ibtedayi levels has reached 98.76 percent, with an average nationwide delivery rate exceeding 95.47 percent. The ibtedayi level has achieved 100 percent printing and delivery, while secondary-level printing stands at 99 percent as of January 18. NCTB expects all remaining printing and binding work to finish within the next few days, aiming for full completion by January 22.

The NCTB’s latest report on the 2026 academic year shows that 311.09 million ibtedayi textbooks have been printed and bound through 35 presses, meeting the full target. At the secondary level, 102 presses have completed 98.62 percent of printing, with 173.49 million books already delivered out of a target of 183.20 million. NCTB officials said that if electricity and transport systems remain stable, the remaining books will be printed and distributed on schedule.

Officials added that some delays occurred due to re-tendering processes, but efforts are being intensified to ensure students receive their textbooks as soon as possible.