ISLAMABAD: The distribution of 100,000 laptops to talented and deserving students across Pakistan under the Prime Minister’s Youth Program will begin today (Thursday). A special ceremony will be held at the Jinnah Convention Center in Islamabad to mark the launch.
According to details, online applications were invited for the PM Laptop Scheme, and both public and private universities prepared merit-based lists of eligible students. The laptops will be awarded strictly on merit to 100,000 students nationwide.
In Punjab, the laptop scheme is being relaunched after an eight-year hiatus.
The inaugural ceremony will take place at the Convention Center in Islamabad, followed by similar distribution events in provincial capitals under the PM Youth Program.
Chairman of the PM Youth Program, Rana Mashhood Ahmed Khan, said that empowering the youth is a top priority of the government. “In this context, facilities are being provided to young people in education and other sectors,” he added.
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The PM Laptop Scheme 2025 will provide students with the necessary tools to enhance their academic skills and capabilities, contributing to the development of a skilled and empowered youth.
Earlier, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with Meta, inaugurated Instagram’s new safety feature “Teen Accounts”, designed to enhance online protection for young users in Pakistan.
The feature automatically places users under 16 into Teen Accounts, restricting unwanted contact and filtering sensitive content, while allowing safe digital exploration.
The launch event was attended by representatives from Meta, UNICEF/NCRC, and key child protection stakeholders. The program included awareness sessions and live demonstrations on online safety tools, complaint mechanisms, and best practices for youth digital wellbeing.
Addressing the ceremony, Chairman PTA, Major General (R) Hafeez ur Rehman, HI (M) SI, reaffirmed PTA’s commitment to building a safer digital ecosystem, emphasising that the launch of Teen Accounts marks a major step toward protecting Pakistan’s youth online.
Dr Priyanka Bhalla, Head of Safety Policy for South Asia at Meta, appreciated PTA’s continued collaboration, noting that Meta’s global safety initiatives are empowering millions of teenagers worldwide, including in Pakistan, to enjoy a secure online experience.
The initiative reflects PTA’s proactive engagement with digital platforms to promote child safety, digital literacy, and responsible online behaviour across Pakistan.
