Maryam Nawaz to Expand Honhaar Scholarship Programme to KP and Balochistan
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif recently announced her plans to expand the Honhaar Scholarship Programme to students in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Balochistan. During a scholarship distribution event held in Dera Ghazi Khan, she expressed her desire to support students across Pakistan, focusing on those in underprivileged regions.
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Scholarship Distribution Event in Dera Ghazi Khan
On Monday, Maryam Nawaz distributed scholarships worth over Rs 30 million to more than 1,200 students under the Honhaar Scholarship Programme. Speaking at the event, she emphasized the importance of respecting parents and urged students to make their families proud through hard work and dedication. Highlighting the government’s commitment to education, she reiterated that ensuring access to quality education and modern technology remains a top priority for her administration.
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laptops and e-bikes
The chief minister also announced additional benefits for students, including the provision of laptops and e-bikes. She shared her vision to empower students by equipping them with tools that foster academic and professional growth.
Laptops for High-Performing Students
Maryam Nawaz had earlier made an exciting announcement for students scoring 65% or higher in their examinations. Speaking at the Honhaar Scholarship distribution ceremony at Government College Women’s University Sialkot, she pledged to provide laptops to all such students. “I will personally hand over the laptops to you very soon,” she assured, emphasizing the importance of rewarding academic excellence.
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Increasing the Number of Scholarships
Currently, the Honhaar Scholarship Programme awards 30,000 scholarships annually. However, recognizing the increasing demand and the program’s impact, Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to expand the initiative. She announced plans to increase the number of scholarships to 50,000 in the upcoming budget, ensuring that more deserving students benefit from the scheme.
Commitment to Education in KP and Balochistan
During the event in Dera Ghazi Khan, Maryam Nawaz emphasized her desire to extend the scholarship program to KP and Balochistan. She stated that the initiative is not limited to Punjab and aims to benefit students across Pakistan. “I want to give scholarships to the children of KPK and Balochistan,” she said, underlining her vision of nationwide educational upliftment.
Conclusion
Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s vision for the Honhaar Scholarship Programme showcases her dedication to empowering students through education. By providing financial support, technology, and resources, the initiative aims to foster academic excellence and contribute to the overall development of youth in Pakistan. The planned expansion to KP and Balochistan further reflects her commitment to ensuring that quality education reaches students in all corners of the country.