PM said distribution of these laptops will be across all four provinces, federal capital Islamabad, Gilgit Baltistan and Azad Kashmir, and will purely be on merit without any nepotism.
He said these laptops will be apart from the scheme for laptops through interest-based loans.
Referring to Operation Bunyanum Marsoos, the Prime Minister said Pakistan’s victory on May 10 against a numerically large and vainglorious enemy has kindled a new vigour in the entire nation.
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The premier urged the youth to build on the spirit of this achievement and work hard to win laurels for the country.
Earlier, addressing the ceremony, Chairman Prime Minister Youth Program Rana Mashhood said the government’s merit-based programs for youth have enabled talented and deserving children to succeed in their lives.
He mentioned different landmark projects which continue to help thousands of students complete their education, like the Pakistan Education Endowment scheme, the Pakistan Daanish Authority and Prime Minister’s laptop scheme.
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Speaking on the occasion, Minister of State for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Kesoo Mal Khael Das said minority communities of Pakistan always have and will continue to play their role for progress and development of the country.