Punjab Government Announces Free Laptops and Scholarships for Students

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Punjab Government’s Big Step for Students

The Punjab government has unveiled a massive education support package to empower youth with scholarships, laptops, and modern learning facilities. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz officially launched the Hunarmand (Merit) Scholarship and Laptop Scheme Phase-II, confirming thousands of opportunities for students nationwide.
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80,000 Scholarships and 118,000 Laptops

Under this new initiative, 80,000 scholarships will be distributed next year, while 118,000 Core i7 laptops will be given to deserving students. Merit-based selection will ensure fair access for youth across Punjab as well as Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Equal Opportunities for All Provinces

Maryam Nawaz highlighted that more than 27,000 applications had already been received from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan alone. She reassured students that favoritism or recommendations would not affect the process. The scheme is designed purely on merit to give everyone a fair chance at academic success.
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New STEAM Labs and Centers of Excellence

The Punjab government also announced the creation of 6,000 STEAM laboratories, Schools of Eminence, and new Centers of Excellence across the province. These facilities will boost Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics education, ensuring that students are better prepared for future opportunities. Electric buses will also be launched in Chakwal to improve transport services.
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Maryam Nawaz Reflects on Her Journey

Speaking at the event, Maryam Nawaz shared her personal struggles, recalling her political journey since 2011, her election in 2024, and the hardships she faced, including imprisonment. She said these challenges only strengthened her resolve to invest in education, empowerment, and the youth of Punjab.
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Key Highlights of the Announcement

80,000 Scholarships for students across Pakistan
118,000 Laptops (Core i7) to be distributed
6,000 STEAM labs to modernize education
New Centers of Excellence and Schools of Eminence
Electric buses to improve public transport in Chakwal
Merit-based system with zero favoritism
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Quick Look – Punjab Education Scheme 2026

Initiative	Details
Scholarships	80,000 students
Laptops Distribution	118,000 Core i7
STEAM Labs	6,000 new labs
Centers of Excellence	Multiple planned
Schools of Eminence	Across Punjab
Electric Buses	To be launched in Chakwal
Provinces Included	Punjab, AJK, GB, Balochistan, KP
Selection Method	100% Merit-based

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: Who is eligible for the Punjab scholarship and laptop scheme?
Only students with strong academic records, meeting merit requirements, are eligible.
Q2: Will students outside Punjab also get benefits?
Yes, students from AJK, GB, KP, and Balochistan are included.
Q3: How many laptops will be distributed in 2026?
A total of 118,000 laptops will be distributed to students.
Q4: What new educational facilities are being launched?
6,000 STEAM labs, Schools of Eminence, and Centers of Excellence will be established.
Q5: Is favoritism involved in the selection process?
No, the scheme is 100% merit-based without political recommendations.

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