Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif distributed 537 laptops and 109 Honhaar scholarships among students at a ceremony in Jhelum on Tuesday, 10 November 2026. The CM Laptop Distribution Jhelum ceremony was held at Government Comprehensive High School, Jhelum, where the Chief Minister handed over the laptops and scholarship cheques to deserving students herself.
Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat briefed the Chief Minister on the distribution programme. He told her that 537 high-performance laptops equipped with 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processors and 109 Honhaar scholarships had been allocated for students in the district. The scholarships are worth approximately Rs 2.5 million.
CM Laptop Distribution Jhelum: Who Received the Laptops
The 537 laptops were distributed among students of a public-sector university, government colleges and a nursing college in Jhelum. The breakdown shared at the ceremony shows that girls received the largest share of the laptops.
- Total laptops: 537, with 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processors.
- Public-sector university students: 115 students received laptops.
- Female nursing college students: 42 students received laptops.
- Government college students: 380 students, including 329 girls and 51 boys.
- Honhaar scholarships: 109 students received scholarships worth about Rs 2.5 million.
- Venue: Government Comprehensive High School, Jhelum.
Jhelum Laptop Ceremony at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Ceremony date | Tuesday, 10 November 2026 |
| Venue | Government Comprehensive High School, Jhelum |
| Chief guest | Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif |
| Laptops distributed | 537, 13th-generation Intel Core i7 |
| Honhaar scholarships | 109 students, about Rs 2.5 million |
| Education Minister | Rana Sikandar Hayat |
| Official portal | cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk |
What the Chief Minister Announced in Jhelum
The ceremony was not only about laptops and scholarships. The Chief Minister also announced new education and transport projects for Jhelum and warned her cabinet that corruption would not be tolerated.
- Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence: the school in Jhelum will become operational on 15 December 2026.
- Green Bus service: buses will start in Dina, Sohawa and Pind Dadan Khan from January 2027.
- Scooters for students: the government is preparing to distribute 100,000 scooters among students in December, with formal training for recipients.
- Zero tolerance for corruption: the Chief Minister said she would not spare any minister if a complaint backed by evidence was brought against them.
- Schools of Eminence: about 300 such schools are planned across Punjab.
CM Laptop Scheme: How Distribution Works
The CM Punjab Laptop Scheme is a flagship programme of the Higher Education Department, Punjab. It recognises academic excellence and gives high-performance laptops to meritorious students so they can study, research and build digital skills.
Distribution takes place in phases across the province. A week before the Jhelum ceremony, 6,161 laptops were distributed in Attock and Rawalpindi, including at a ceremony at COMSATS University Attock on 3 November 2026. The Jhelum ceremony was the next stop in this province-wide rollout, and officials said upcoming distribution legs will target remaining districts in central and southern Punjab.
- Managed by: the Higher Education Department, Punjab.
- Selection: final distribution lists are confirmed through university student affairs offices and the official portal.
- Device: high-performance laptops with 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processors.
- Next districts: remaining central and southern districts will be covered in the phased rollout.
How to Check Your Laptop Selection Status
Students who applied for the CM Laptop Scheme can check whether they have been selected. The final lists are shared with institutions, and the official portal also shows the selection status.
- Visit the official portal at cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk.
- Open the selection or merit list section on the portal.
- Enter your details as asked on the portal to check your status.
- Contact your university or college student affairs office if your name appears on the list, for the distribution date and venue.
- Carry your original CNIC and student card when you go to receive the laptop.
Honhaar Scholarships Given at the Same Ceremony
The 109 Honhaar scholarships distributed in Jhelum are part of the same youth package. The Honhaar Scholarship supports undergraduate students with their tuition fees, and its Phase 4 applications close on 19 November 2026. Students who received scholarships in Jhelum were selected on merit, and the Chief Minister said their parents also deserved recognition for their sacrifices.
The ceremony brought the two programmes together in one place: laptops for academic excellence and scholarships for financial support. Both are run by the Punjab government for students of public-sector institutions, and both are distributed through ceremonies where the Chief Minister meets the students directly.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Jhelum laptop ceremony | 10 November 2026 |
| Attock and Rawalpindi distribution | 3 November 2026 |
| School of Eminence Jhelum opens | 15 December 2026 |
| Green Bus service in Jhelum towns | January 2027 |
| Scooter distribution | December 2026 |
Mistakes to Avoid
- Paying for selection: the laptop scheme is merit-based, so never pay anyone who promises to add your name to a list.
- Unofficial lists: trust only the official portal and your institution’s student affairs office for selection news.
- Missing the ceremony: selected students should stay in contact with their institution so they do not miss the distribution date.
Contact and Helpline Details
| Channel | Details |
|---|---|
| Official portal | cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk |
| Managing department | Higher Education Department, Punjab |
| Selection confirmation | University or college student affairs office |
Conclusion
The Jhelum ceremony shows the CM Laptop Scheme moving steadily across Punjab, with 537 laptops and 109 scholarships delivered in one day. Students in the remaining districts should watch the official portal and their institutions for the next distribution dates, and check their selection status only through official channels.
FAQs
How many laptops were distributed in Jhelum?
537 laptops with 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processors were distributed on 10 November 2026.
Who received laptops in Jhelum?
115 public-sector university students, 42 female nursing college students and 380 government college students, including 329 girls.
How can I check if I am selected for a laptop?
Check the official portal at cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk or contact your university or college student affairs office.
When will scooters be distributed to students?
The Chief Minister said 100,000 scooters will be distributed in December 2026, with formal training for recipients.
The editor of epdpunjab.pk, covering the Environment Protection & Climate Change Department, Punjab and the CM Punjab Climate Leadership Development Internship Program 2026, with information verified from official sources.
