On Thursday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the fourth phase of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme, reaffirming his government’s commitment to empowering young Pakistanis through technology, education, and skills development. The launch ceremony marked a significant scheme expansion, including a new allocation of Rs 500 billion for youth education, vocational training, and digital innovation.
At the event, Shehbaz Sharif noted that the laptop scheme, first launched in 2010, is part of a broader vision to build a knowledge‑based economy. He emphasized that, despite natural disasters and economic pressures, the government never cut the youth development budget — underlining that education and empowerment remain national priorities. The plan set aims to distribute tens of thousands of laptops on merit and provide advanced training opportunities in fields such as artificial intelligence, information technology, and modern trades.
He also announced that Pakistan is collaborating with Saudi Arabia to deliver cutting‑edge training to its youth, aligning with regional opportunities in upcoming global events and industrial developments. According to the premier, the young recipients of the laptops are “the future architects of Pakistan”, and this phase is designed not just to provide devices but to open pathways to jobs, innovation, and global competitiveness.
This fourth phase of the Youth Laptop Scheme signals a major push in Pakistan’s youth policy — combining digital access, skills training, and strategic partnerships to give young citizens tangible tools for success. With the large funding earmarked and the scale of deployment set to increase, the initiative aims to equip a new generation of tech‑savvy, empowered youth ready to contribute to Pakistan’s growth.
