Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Announces Distribution of 500,000 Chromebooks on Merit Over the Next Two Years; Declares Merit and Hard Work as the Sole Criteria
ISLAMABAD: This initiative is to provide 500,000 Chromebooks to deserving students, strictly on merit to all over the country, during the next two years, the Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced.
While speaking at a high-profile ceremony at the national level, the Prime Minister has pointed out that 600,000 laptops have been distributed on merit to students in the last ten years. He said the upcoming distribution of Chromebooks will be based on ability and effort, rather than socioeconomic status or friends and family.
Here are some of the main points of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s announcement on the distribution of Chromebooks.
Merit Based Technology Distribution: Prime Minister stated that intelligence and talent should not be restricted based on poverty or wealth and that the half-million Chromebooks will be distributed to the most deserving, high-achieving students across the country.
The initiative by the Tokyo Technology Care Foundation was commended by the PM, who appreciated the generosity of overseas Pakistanis in funding education and digital skills for the nation’s young population for which he said Pakistanis are true assets and future builders.
Government Progress in Educational Milestones: The Prime Minister presented educational landmarks being achieved by the government, such as free provision of smart board-equipped education, e-library, housing, and food to the students of Daanish Schools, where 27 new Daanish Schools are currently under construction throughout the country. He also reiterated that religious seminaries (Madaris) students are successfully part of government laptop schemes.