The Government of Punjab has announced the rollout of 110,000 laptops under the Chief Minister’s Laptop Program 2024–25, targeting students in public sector institutions across the province. A key requirement to be eligible for the laptop distribution is biometric thumb verification at designated NADRA e-Sahulat Centers.
According to an official notification issued by the Directorate of Public Instructions (Colleges), Punjab, the initiative is designed for eligible students enrolled in government universities, colleges, and medical institutions.
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In the first phase, around 7,000 students from selected institutions will receive their laptops during a special distribution ceremony on April 30, 2025.
To maintain transparency and fairness, the Higher Education Department has partnered with NADRA to conduct biometric verifications. NADRA began offering these services at designated institutions starting April 24, 2025.
All verification costs will be covered by the Higher Education Department, and NADRA will submit proper documentation for reimbursement. Educational institutions have been instructed to coordinate with NADRA and ensure that students complete the biometric process on time to qualify for the laptop handout.
