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Cision Canada
21-05-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
QUANTUM NOW: Cover the Rise of the Quantum Economy Français
MONTRÉAL, May 21, 2025 /CNW/ - McKinsey projects quantum technologies could unlock over $2 trillion USD in global value by 2035 (McKinsey Digital 2024). The National Research Council of Canada estimates quantum could contribute over 3% of national GDP (Doyletech 2020)—surpassing the economic footprint of Canada's aerospace sector. QUANTUM NOW is an official Industry & Innovation Global Event of the United Nations' International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Hosted by Quantum Industry Canada in partnership with Distriq, Quantum Innovation Zone of Sherbrooke, and with The Quantum Insider as lead market intelligence partner, this executive forum is designed as a primer for decision-makers navigating the rise of the quantum economy. Over two days, leaders from business, government, and finance will explore how quantum technologies are beginning to reshape global industries, economic infrastructure, and strategic advantage. From capital markets to supply chains to secure communications, QUANTUM NOW offers a front-line view of where the quantum economy is headed—and what leaders need to know now to prepare. Media highlights: Full access to the QUANTUM NOW main program and Tech Expo Interview opportunities with key speakers and startups Press materials and multimedia access
Express Tribune
07-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Other provinces offered scholarships
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved expansion of the Honhaar Scholarship Scheme for students from other provinces. The same eligibility criteria has been set for the students belonging to other provinces like that in Punjab. Presiding over a meeting on higher education, then chief minister also increased the number of laptops for students in Punjab up to 110,000. She approved the inclusion of the students of the second, third and fourth semesters in Punjab in the Honhaar Scholarship Scheme. The chief minister directed then authorities concerned to establish a special helpline for students regarding the scholarship and laptop schemes. It was decided to set the eligibility criterion for obtaining laptops as 65 per cent marks. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said while addressing the meeting, "The Honhaar Scholarship and laptop schemes are the right of every child and responsibility of the government. Education and youth development are the real investments for the uplift of a nation and I want to see every child getting a laptop." She said, "Laptops and Honhaar scholarships are the right of students from other provinces as well." The chief minister added, "Students from other provinces, Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan are also our children. Every child who comes on merit should apply to obtain education in a quality institution. The government will pay his fee. I think like a mother, I want to change the fate of every child." She said, "The standard set for obtaining Honhaar scholarships in Punjab will remain the same for students from other provinces." She said provision of funds in all schemes for the well-being of students would be ensured. The participants of the meeting also approved plans to organise a conference of vice chancellors and a 'Tech Expo' in Punjab. Separately, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced that biker lanes would be marked on all roads of Lahore in a phased manner. "A pilot project to allocate separate lanes for cyclists and motorcyclists on the roads of Lahore, following the model of China's capital Beijing, has been launched," she said. In ten first phase, a 10-kilometre-long biker lane in green and other colours is being developed from Ferozepur Road to Lahore Bridge. The chief minister said, "The modern global concept of biker lanes will reduce accidents and bring about smooth traffic flow." She appealed to the citizens to make the pilot project a success with their cooperation and discipline, so that lives could be protected and accidents avoided.
Express Tribune
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Punjab CM approves scholarships for students from other provinces
Listen to article Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the Honhar Scholarship Programme for students from other provinces, Express News reported. During a meeting, Maryam Nawaz, while chairing the session, instructed to increase the number of laptops to 110,000 for students in Punjab and also directed the establishment of a dedicated helpline for the beneficiaries of the scholarship program. The Chief Minister has extended the scholarship scheme to students from other provinces as well, setting the same eligibility criteria as for Punjab students. To receive a laptop in Punjab, a minimum of 65% eligibility has been set. Maryam Nawaz emphasized that the scholarship and laptop program are the rights of every child and the responsibility of the government. She stated that education and youth development are the real investments for the nation, expressing her desire for every child to receive a laptop. She added that the scholarship and laptops are also the right of students from other provinces, including Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. She further remarked that any student who meets the merit standard should be able to apply to good colleges, with the government covering the fees. "I think like a mother and want to change every child's fate," she said. The criteria for scholarships in Punjab will be maintained for students from other provinces. She assured that there would be no hindrance in providing funding for any scheme for students. The meeting also approved a one-day VC conference and Tech Expo in Punjab.
