Students from all provinces, including AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan, will be covered under the scheme.
The Prime Minister’s Youth Program has announced the distribution of 700,000 Chromebooks to students across the country to expand digital access and support technology-driven education.
The initiative was launched by Prime Minister’s Youth Program Chairman Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, who said the move aims to equip youth with modern learning tools and help bridge the digital divide between urban and rural areas.
He said the Chromebooks would be provided to students enrolled in deserving schools, colleges and universities, adding that the program would be implemented in phases to ensure transparency and effective monitoring.
According to the PMYP, the scheme will cover students from all provinces, including Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan.
The announcement comes as Pakistan moves towards local assembly of Chromebooks. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar recently described the start of Chromebook assembly in the country as an industrial milestone, saying it would support technology adoption, create jobs and strengthen the local manufacturing ecosystem.
Officials have said locally assembled devices would help reduce costs and improve access to affordable technology, particularly for students and educational institutions.
Rana Mashhood said Pakistan’s youth were the country’s most valuable asset and access to digital technology was essential to prepare them for future academic and professional challenges.
Officials said more details on the eligibility criteria and application process will be announced in due course.
