Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced good news for university students regarding the second phase of the Chief Minister’s Laptop Scheme, saying the first batch of laptops has arrived in Punjab. In a statement, the minister said 30,000 laptops have reached the province under Phase 2 of the program. He added that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the distribution of more than 70,000 laptops among students during the current year.

In a statement, the minister said 30,000 laptops have reached the province under Phase 2 of the program. He added that Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the distribution of more than 70,000 laptops among students during the current year.

The latest announcement comes after the Punjab government allocated Rs. 750 billion to the education sector in its 2026-27 budget. The allocation includes funding for schools, colleges and universities and is aimed at improving educational infrastructure, promoting digital learning, expanding access to quality education and supporting students across the province.

According to the budget documents, the School Education Department received Rs. 600.78 billion for current expenditures and Rs. 13.18 billion for development projects. Of that amount, Rs. 570.52 billion has been earmarked for grants and subsidies to district education authorities and public schools.

The Higher Education Department has been allocated Rs. 83.48 billion for current expenditures and Rs. 11.15 billion for development projects. The budget also sets aside Rs. 68.72 billion for employee related expenses, including salaries and benefits.

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