Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that 100,000 free laptops will be distributed to talented students across Pakistan based solely on merit.
As per details, the announcement was made during an event in Islamabad to commemorate International Youth Day.
The initiative will cover students in all four provinces, the federal capital Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir, with the distribution process designed to be transparent and free from nepotism.
The Prime Minister stated that this program is separate from an existing laptop scheme that provides devices through interest-based loans.
During his address, Prime Minister Sharif also referenced Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, as Pakistan clinched victory on May 10 against a numerically superior and overconfident enemy.
He said that this triumph has renewed vigour across the nation. He urged the youth to develop the spirit of this achievement and strive for excellence to bring pride to the country.
In a separate development earlier, Arizona State University (ASU) officially partnered with Pakistan to establish the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Lahore, marking the first-ever physical campus of a US-based university in the country.
This groundbreaking initiative represents a significant milestone, as it is the first time an American university has set up a permanent presence on Pakistani soil.
The university is set to commence classes in Fall 2025. Under NIT, two academic schools will initially operate: the School of Data Sciences and Information Technology and the School of Management Sciences.
The academic structure will follow an American-style curriculum, while being thoughtfully adapted to align with Pakistan’s cultural values and educational landscape.
The initiative is being led by Shahzeb Awan, a University of London-trained lawyer, and Jahanzeb Burana, a Harvard educated finance expert.
Their vision and leadership are central to bringing this transformative educational venture to life.
In April 2025, a formal agreement was signed at ASU’s Tempe campus in Arizona, solidifying the collaboration between Arizona State University and the National Institute of Technology (NIT).
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