Lahore (Pakistan News) “Award prizes to position holders of all education boards in Punjab,” Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed the authorities concerned while presiding over a special meeting of the Education Department. She added,”Also give prizes to each teacher of these talented students.”
Madam Chief Minister approved Students Scholarship Programme and Laptop Scheme for students, and directed the relevant authorities to take necessary measures for their launch. She said,”Punjab government will pay more than Rs 125 billion annually to meet all educational expenses of 25000 students.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed to start a transport program for female students, under which buses will be given to 60 girls’ colleges of Punjab in Phase-I. She said,”Take immediate steps for the establishment of IT hubs in all districts of Punjab.”
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb and Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat attended the meeting. Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, Principal Secretary to CM Sajid Zafar Dal and Secretary Higher Education Dr. Farrukh Naveed were also present.