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Maryam Nawaz Approves Laptop Scheme for Students after 7 Years

by Sahrish Shakeel
written by Sahrish Shakeel
  • Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the revival of the laptop scheme for students in Punjab after 7 years, providing the latest laptops to enhance access to technology and educational resources.
  • The government’s focus on higher education includes plans to establish new universities and colleges in backward districts, ensuring international standard educational institutions in every district.
  • Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized the importance of comprehensive reforms in the education sector to prepare students for future challenges, welcoming the declaration of “Educational Emergency” by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a comprehensive reform package for the higher education sector, including the revival of the laptop scheme for students after 7 years. The scheme will provide the latest laptops to students across Punjab universities, enhancing access to technology and educational resources.

It is pertinent to mention that the ratio of female students in universities has surpassed that of male students, with 56% women and 44% men enrolled

During a crucial meeting, the chief minister emphasized the government’s vision to ensure the availability of international standard universities in every district and college at the tehsil level. The meeting also discussed plans for promoting higher education and providing laptop and transport facilities for students. Additionally, the government plans to establish new universities and colleges in backward districts on a priority basis.

Educational Emergency

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz welcomed Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s declaration of “Educational Emergency,” highlighting the government’s determination to address challenges in the education sector. She stressed the need for a comprehensive revamp of the school and higher education sectors to meet the evolving needs of students and prepare them for the challenges of the future.

The Punjab government is also giving away 20,000 motorbikes to students across the province as part of its investment in the development of the knowledge economy and ICT education.

During the meeting, it was noted that the budget allocation for higher education has remained substantial during the tenure of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) governments. Statistics presented highlighted the enrollment in universities across Punjab, with over 650,000 students currently pursuing higher education.

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Government of Pakistan to Relaunch Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme

by Ayesal A
written by Ayesal A

The Government of Pakistan has decided to re-launch the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme on popular demand. Reportedly, in the spell, the government will distribute 100,000 laptops worth  Rs. 10.827 billion across the country.

The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme (Phase-III) was approved by the Central Development Working Party (CDWP) during a meeting that took place on 29th June 2022 against the cost of Rs. 8mn.

However, some sources told a local publication that the scope of the project has been enhanced, leading to an additional cost of Rs. 2.827mn.

Initially, the number of laptops was set at 74, 700 pieces but then increased to 100,000. Out of the total Rs. 10,827.28 million, Rs. 9,890mn will come from the Foreign Exchange Component whereas the remaining will be provided through PSDP. Moreover, it is reported that the cost of one laptop will be $460.

Furthermore, the publication has also reported that the CDWP approved the revised PC-I of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme (Phase-III).

Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme Eligibility Criteria

According to the official HEC website, the ongoing eligibility criteria are as followed:

  • The applicant must have a valid CNIC/ B-Form number.
  • Must be a valid student as of the closing date for the application
*Only Students enrolled in colleges located in FATA and Islamabad Capital Territory Region
  • Students studying in public sector Universities/ Degree Awarding Institutes duly recognized by HEC.
    • Students enrolled in PhD/ MS/ MPhil or equivalent 18-year program
    • Students enrolled in 1 or 2-year Masters’s degree program (morning and evening)
    • A student enrolled in a 4-year or 5-year Bachelor’s degree program (morning and evening)
  • ​​Students studying as distant learners in the Virtual University of Pakistan or Allama Iqbal Open University.
  • Students of degree colleges of other provinces may be covered by respective provincial arrangements (if any)Students studying for government degrees or postgraduate colleges of Federal Capital and Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
  • Students’ eligibility and enrolment status as defined above shall be determined on the day of the distribution of laptops at the HEI.
  • Criteria for Students enrolled in distance learning programs at VU and AIOU, and students of polytechnic institutes of Pakistan and AJK shall be defined in coordination with respective universities/ boards and will be updated accordingly.
  • No laptop shall be issued to those who have availed in the past from such initiative(s) taken by the government or by the higher education institute.

The following students will NOT be eligible:

  • Students of any private sector higher education institutes
  • Students of any government degree & postgraduate colleges except Federal Capital and FATA
  • Students who have received a laptop under any Federal or Provincial Government scheme
  • Foreign nationals, except students from AJK and Indian-Occupied Kashmir
  • Any other students not listed above and/ or as identified and decided by the Steering Committee.

For more please visit the HEC website.

We have yet to see when this scheme come into action.

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