Students in Jhelum received a major boost to their studies on Tuesday, 10 November 2026, when Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited the city and handed over new laptops and scholarships at a ceremony held at Government Comprehensive High School, Jhelum. The CM Laptop Distribution Jhelum ceremony saw 537 laptops distributed to students from public-sector universities, government colleges and female nursing colleges, along with 109 Honhaar scholarships worth about Rs 2.5 million. For the students who collected their laptops on stage, it was a memorable day.
The laptops were 13th-generation Intel Core i7 machines. Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat briefed the Chief Minister on education initiatives under way in the district. ARY, Dawn and Tribune covered the event on 10 and 11 November 2026.
What Happened at the Jhelum Ceremony
At the CM Laptop Distribution Jhelum event, the Chief Minister personally distributed laptops to selected students under the provincial government’s laptop scheme for talented students of public-sector institutions.
- Date of ceremony: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Venue: Government Comprehensive High School, Jhelum
- Distributed by: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif
- Laptops distributed: 537 laptops with 13th-generation Intel Core i7 processors
- Scholarships awarded: 109 Honhaar scholarships worth about Rs 2.5 million
- Briefing given by: Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat
Who Received the Laptops in Jhelum
The 537 recipients came from three groups: public-sector university students, female nursing-college students, and government college students across the district. Most went to government college students.
| Student Group | Laptops Given |
|---|---|
| Public-sector university students | 115 |
| Female nursing-college students | 42 |
| Government college students | 380 |
| Total | 537 |
Of the 380 government college students, 329 were girls and 51 were boys, reflecting the wide participation of girls in the district’s government colleges. The 42 laptops for female nursing-college students also showed the scheme’s reach into professional education.
For many students, a laptop is a working tool rather than a luxury: coursework, assignments, online lectures and exam preparation all need reliable access to a computer, and a personal laptop removes the need to depend on shared labs or borrowed devices.
A personal laptop also makes it easier for students to keep their own notes, files and study material in one place, and to work on assignments at home rather than only during college hours. For students from families without a computer at home, receiving a laptop of their own can remove one of the biggest barriers to studying online.
109 Honhaar Scholarships Worth About Rs 2.5 Million
The ceremony also saw 109 Honhaar scholarships, worth about Rs 2.5 million in total, awarded to students in Jhelum. The Honhaar Scholarship programme supports talented students from Punjab in continuing their higher education.
Announcements Made at the Same Ceremony
- Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence Jhelum: the school will become operational on 15 December 2026.
- Green Bus service: the service will start in Dina, Sohawa and Pind Dadan Khan from January 2027.
- Schools of Eminence across Punjab: about 300 Schools of Eminence are planned across the province.
- E-Bike distribution: the first-phase distribution of E-Bikes has been moved to December 2026.
The School of Eminence opening on 15 December 2026 gives parents and students a clear date. The Green Bus service will help people in Dina, Sohawa and Pind Dadan Khan, including students travelling to college, from January 2027. The plan for about 300 Schools of Eminence across Punjab shows the Jhelum model is part of a larger provincial programme, and the E-Bike first-phase distribution moving to December 2026 matters for students waiting for their bikes.
Jhelum in the Wider Laptop Distribution
The Jhelum ceremony came one week after a larger distribution nearby. On 3 November 2026, 6,161 laptops were distributed in Attock and Rawalpindi, including at COMSATS University Attock. That figure of 6,161 belongs to Attock and Rawalpindi and must not be confused with Jhelum, where 537 laptops were distributed. Students elsewhere should rely only on the official portal and their institutions for confirmed information.
How to Check the Selection Lists
Students who want to confirm their selection should use the official portal and their own institution, rather than relying on rumours or unofficial messages. Selection lists are confirmed through university student affairs offices and the official portal.
- Official portal: check the official CM Laptop portal at cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk for the scheme and selection lists.
- University student affairs offices: public-sector university students can confirm their selection status there.
- College administration: government college and nursing-college students should confirm their status there.
Students should follow only the instructions issued through the official portal and their institution. No unofficial agent can add a name to the selection list, and students should not pay anyone for selection.
Contact and Helpline Details
| Contact | Details |
|---|---|
| Official portal | cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk |
| Selection confirmation | University student affairs offices and the official portal |
| Ceremony venue | Government Comprehensive High School, Jhelum |
Conclusion
The CM Laptop Distribution Jhelum ceremony on 10 November 2026 gave 537 students a modern 13th-generation Intel Core i7 laptop and awarded 109 Honhaar scholarships worth about Rs 2.5 million: 115 for public-sector university students, 42 for female nursing-college students and 380 for government college students, including 329 girls. The announcements at the same ceremony gave Jhelum more to look forward to in the coming months. Students waiting for their turn should keep checking the official portal and their institutions for confirmed updates.
FAQs
How many laptops were distributed in Jhelum?
A total of 537 laptops were distributed at the Jhelum ceremony on 10 November 2026.
Who distributed the laptops in Jhelum?
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif distributed them at Government Comprehensive High School, Jhelum.
How many Honhaar scholarships were given in Jhelum?
109 Honhaar scholarships worth about Rs 2.5 million were awarded at the ceremony.
What kind of laptops were given?
The laptops were 13th-generation Intel Core i7 machines.
How can students check the selection lists?
Selection lists are confirmed through university student affairs offices and the official portal.