Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif reiterated provincial government’s commitment to educational reform and youth empowerment at a high-profile ceremony honoring position holders of the Matriculation and Intermediate Boards across the province.
The event, held in Lahore, celebrated the academic achievements of students from both public and private institutions. Speaking to a packed audience of students, teachers, and parents, CM Maryam Nawaz praised the resilience and determination of students who excelled despite limited resources. “I am proud of all the students who have achieved success. Despite the gap in resources, you have proved that excellence knows no boundaries,” she said, also extending congratulations to their teachers and parents.
In a move set to transform Punjab’s educational infrastructure, Maryam Nawaz announced several key initiatives:
Establishment of a Center of Excellence School in Kahrshahr to provide state-of-the-art facilities and advanced curriculum.
Launch of Google Classrooms across public sector schools to digitally modernise classrooms.
Introduction of AI Classrooms, reflecting global trends in early tech education. “In China and Japan, children are being taught AI from grade five. If it’s possible there, why not in Punjab?” she said.
Additionally, 6,000 modern science labs are planned for schools throughout the province.
CM Maryam reiterated her administration’s strict adherence to merit. “In Punjab, there are no appointments based on recommendations. Whether it’s hiring a university VC or a government officer, merit decides, not connections,” she said.
She revealed that over 80,000 scholarships have been awarded to deserving students in Punjab, especially those from underprivileged backgrounds. “All previous contracts awarded through political favoritism have been canceled,” she added, drawing a line under past practices of nepotism and favoritism in education and governance.
Calling the youth the “backbone of the nation’s development,” Maryam Nawaz declared her main focus remains on empowering Pakistan’s young population, which she highlighted as one of the largest in the world.
“I want to see our students not just compete locally but globally. That’s why I’m investing in scholarships, laptops, and better teachers,” she said. She also encouraged students to embrace learning English, calling it essential to global competitiveness: “Those who say English is nothing are misleading you.”
The chief minister also shared a clear vision to uplift public education. “I want our government schools, colleges, and universities to surpass private institutions. Today, students in Chakwal are receiving 100 per cent free education. We will replicate that model across Punjab.”
She proudly shared the construction of a 40-kanal school in Chakwal costing Rs 650 million, as an example of her administration’s investment in educational infrastructure.
Beyond education, Maryam Nawaz touched on broader development projects, including electric buses have already been launched in smaller cities and are now being introduced to major urban centers, including Mianwali.
She also promised enhanced sports and playground facilities and better infrastructure for schools and colleges. Under the Apna Ghar scheme, 90,000 houses are being built across Punjab to improve the living standards of the underprivileged, she informed the attendees.
Taking a strong stance against political divisiveness, Maryam Nawaz said, “Those who talk about North and South Punjab divisions are not your friends. I want a united Punjab. No city is being neglected.”
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