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Business Recorder
4 days ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Over 6,000 students benefit from PM's Laptop Scheme at SAU: VC
HYDERABAD: As part of the Prime Minister's Youth Laptop Scheme, Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam distributed laptops among 11 high-performing students during a ceremony held on Friday. Speaking on the occasion, Vice Chancellor Dr. Altaf Ali Siyal said that over 6,000 students have benefitted from the scheme at the university so far. He emphasized that merit-based opportunities for laptops and scholarships will continue to be extended to deserving students in the future. 'In today's technology-driven world, progress without computers and information technology is unimaginable. IT is playing a crucial role not only in economic development but also in national defense,' said Dr. Siyal. He encouraged students to harness the power of technology to create career opportunities from home and called upon the government to extend the laptop scheme to the college level while promoting IT education at all tiers. Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Dr. Aijaz Ali Khooharo noted that laptops previously delayed due to administrative hurdles have now been distributed strictly on academic merit. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
26-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Educational curriculum: Federal govt decides to include AI subject
LAHORE: Chairman Prime Minister's Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan has said the federal government has decided to include Artificial Intelligence as a subject in the educational curriculum for enhancing technological capabilities of youth. While addressing a ceremony here, Rana said equipping the youth with modern technology is the need of the hour and the current government is taking necessary steps in this regard. He said the Prime Minister's Youth Skill Development Program (PMYSDP) was initiated to strengthen the quality of technical and vocational education and training (TVET). The purpose of the program is to equip young people with market-driven conventional and high-tech skills required for career progression with an aim to bring capacity of youth at par with international standards, he said. According to him, PMYSDP is the vehicle of change to empower youth and harness their potential for human development and transformation of the future of Pakistan. The program comprises several components of interventions to stimulate the transformation of the entire TVET system in the country. As per official sources, the Prime Minister's Youth Program has successfully implemented initiatives to empower the country's youth, achieving all set targets. The focus of the program was to empowering young individuals through its comprehensive 4E framework, which encompassed four pivotal pillars, Education, Employment, Engagement and Environment. The sources claimed that a holistic approach was designed to foster a well-rounded and skilled youth population, equipped to drive positive change and progress. These initiatives included the Youth Laptop Scheme, which connects the youth with technology and provides support for education to the Pakistan Education Endowment Fund (PEEF) talented students. The sources claimed the Youth Skills Development Program provided training in various businesses and technologies, while the Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme offered free loans to businessmen. The National Innovation Award promoted startups, and supports the development in the IT Startups and Venture Capital Project IT sector. According to the sources, the Youth Internship Program provided job opportunities to young people in Academia and the labor market, while the National Youth Council advised policy making. The National Volunteer Corps voluntarily encouraged positive change, and digital Youth Hubs connected young people with digital skills and opportunities. In addition, Talent Hunt Sports League and Sports Academies played a vital role in the development of sports and the Green Youth Movement trains young people with environmental protection. It may be added that under the Prime Minister's Youth Program, Rs 29.404 billion were provided for PM Youth Laptop Scheme, for Pakistan Education Endowment Fund Rs 14 billion has been allocated besides Prime Minister Youth Skills Development Program Rs 15 billion, PM Youth Business and Agriculture Loan Scheme Rs 105 billion, Prime Minister Volunteer Corps Rs 1.8 billion, Prime Minister Digital Youth Hub Rs 447 million, PMs Talent Hunt Youth Sports League Rs 240 million, PM Sports Academies Rs 998 million and Prime Minister Green Youth Movement Rs 1.94 billion allocated. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
19-05-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
Deadline extended for PM's youth laptop scheme
Listen to article The Prime Minister's Youth Laptop Scheme has extended its registration deadline from May 20 to June 1, giving students across Pakistan additional time to apply for free laptops under the government's flagship digital empowerment initiative. An official from the Prime Minister's Youth Programme said on Monday that the extension opens 'a new window of opportunity for students to enhance their digital literacy and academic performance.' Last month, the federal government officially relaunched the Prime Minister's Youth Laptop Scheme for 2025, aiming to distribute 100,000 laptops to high-achieving students nationwide. The application deadline was set for May 20, 2025. Breaking news! 🚨 The registration deadline for the Prime Minister's Youth Laptop Scheme (PMYLS) has been extended till June 1st, 2025. Don't miss this opportunity to apply and empower your future! Visit: #YouthEmpowerment #PMYP #DigitalPakistan — Prime Minister's Youth Programme (@PMsYouthProgram) May 17, 2025 The scheme, part of a broader push to promote smart education, aims to distribute 100,000 laptops to talented students pursuing higher education in public sector universities and institutions. According to the programme guidelines, students enrolled in PhD, MS/MPhil, Bachelor's, or Master's programmes are eligible to apply. Applicants must meet minimum academic criteria: a CGPA of 2.80 or 60% marks. First-year students are required to submit HSSC results, while MS/PhD students in their first semester must provide transcripts of their previous degree. Read More: PM laptop scheme 2025 reopens for students: How to apply A quota system has been introduced to ensure representation, with 18% of the laptops reserved for students from Balochistan and 5% for distance learners. The latter category will be split equally between students of Virtual University and Allama Iqbal Open University. 'Only currently enrolled students are eligible,' the official noted. 'Those who have already graduated are not entitled to benefit from the scheme, even if they had applied during their studies.' Students can register via the Prime Minister's Digital Youth Hub (DYH) app or the official website A 15-day window will be provided to raise objections after the provisional merit list is published, followed by the release of a final merit list. Read More: Punjab laptop scheme: Who is eligible, and how to register? The programme's implementation is being closely monitored for transparency and merit-based selection. According to officials, the scheme's website has seen a surge in traffic, with thousands of students already submitting their applications. The initiative, now in its fourth phase, is being hailed as a symbol of hope and a strategic investment in Pakistan's future. 'By bridging the digital divide and providing access to technology, we are empowering our youth to compete globally,' the official added.
Express Tribune
25-04-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
PM laptop scheme 2025 reopens for students: How to apply
The federal government has officially relaunched the Prime Minister's Youth Laptop Scheme for 2025, aiming to distribute 100,000 laptops to high-achieving students throughout Pakistan. This initiative forms a key part of the broader Digital Youth Hub programme, intended to bolster digital access and skill development among the country's youth. Open to students from all academic disciplines, the scheme underscores a merit-based selection process, ensuring fairness and transparency in the distribution of devices. The move reflects the government's commitment to strengthening education, bridging the digital divide, and promoting equal opportunities across the nation. Applications must be submitted by 20 May 2025. Eligibility criteria: Students currently enrolled in public sector universities in Pakistan can apply. Selection is merit-based, with priority given to high-achieving and financially deserving students to ensure fair access to digital resources. Application Details: Students can apply via the official Digital Youth Hub platform: Website: Mobile App: Available for Android and iOS Android User: iPhone User:
AFP
13-03-2025
- Politics
- AFP
Imposter govt website targets Pakistan online users with free laptop offer
" The post also includes a picture of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif next to students holding laptops, with a text overlay that reads: "Prime Minister's Youth Laptop Scheme 2025. Bringing yet another 100,000 laptops." Image Screenshot taken on March 4, 2025 of the false Facebook post Pakistan's Geo TV news media earlier debunked similar claims that also surfaced elsewhere Facebook and on X (archived link). , the state-owned But it is currently not accepting applications, digital media executive at the Prime Minister's Youth Programme, told AFP on March 11. The next phase is "likely to begin after a few weeks," he said. The official site for the programme indicates it is not taking in new applications as of March 13, 2025. Image Screenshot comparison of the fake registration page (left) and the Pakistani government website (right) Moreover, the genuine page for Pakistan's youth programme uses the " domain. But the link in the false posts is hosted on a URL that ends in .xyz (archived link). AFP has repeatedly debunked false posts spreading bogus government handouts.
