--- title: "Punjab CM launches second phase of laptop and scholarship schemes" description: "Most outlets reported that Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced the launch of the second phase of the laptop and scholarship schemes by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, with a focus on youth development and technological skills. A few also highlighted Bokhari’s emphasis on the importance of artificial intelligence and contemporary skills, while one noted her criticism of long marches and sit-ins. Some excerpts framed the initiative as contributing to Maryam Nawaz’s growing popularity among youth, though this was not universally emphasized." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/15039-maryam-nawaz-launches-second-phase-of-laptop-and-scholarship site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Punjab CM launches second phase of laptop and scholarship schemes pakistan · updated 19 Oct 2026, 12:23 PM PKT · 18–19 Oct 2026 · 7 articles from 5 outlets **HarZaviya summary** — how 5 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets reported that Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari announced the launch of the second phase of the laptop and scholarship schemes by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, with a focus on youth development and technological skills. A few also highlighted Bokhari’s emphasis on the importance of artificial intelligence and contemporary skills, while one noted her criticism of long marches and sit-ins. Some excerpts framed the initiative as contributing to Maryam Nawaz’s growing popularity among youth, though this was not universally emphasized. ## Same story from 5 outlets Each outlet's own headline, most recent first — read any at its source. - **ProPakistani** — [Punjab CM Expands Laptop and Scholarship Programs for Youth](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/19/punjab-cm-expands-laptop-and-scholarship-programs-for-youth/) · 19 Oct 2026, 12:23 PM PKT > Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the second phase of the laptop… Read More - **Pakistan Observer** — [CM’s popularity among youth growing day by day: Azma](https://pakobserver.net/cms-popularity-among-youth-growing-day-by-day-azma/) · 19 Oct 2026, 6:54 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had formally launched the second phase of the laptop and… - **Daily Times** — [Punjab CM launches second phase of laptop, scholarship scheme](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1569258/punjab-cm-launches-second-phase-of-laptop-scholarship-scheme/) · 19 Oct 2026, 3:42 AM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz had formally launched the second phase of the laptop and scholarship scheme for the bright future of young people. She said the real future of the nation’s children lies not in containers, long marches and sit-ins, but in modern technology, artificial intelligence and contemporary skills. […] - **Pakistan Today** — [Azma says youth need laptops, AI skills, not long marches and sit-ins](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/18/azma-says-youth-need-laptops-ai-skills-not-long-marches-and-sit-ins) · 18 Oct 2026, 10:29 PM PKT · 74% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari says the second phase of the laptop and scholarship scheme will help young people access modern technology, artificial intelligence and contemporary skills. She also criticises PTI over the KP emergency and pays tribute to security forces fighting terrorism. - **The Nation** — [CM Punjab launches second phase of laptop, scholarship schemes](https://www.nation.com.pk/18-Oct-2026/cm-punjab-launches-second-phase-laptop-scholarship-schemes) · 18 Oct 2026, 2:56 PM PKT · 90% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the second phase of the laptop and scholarship schemes, saying the future of young people lies in technology, artificial intelligence and skills development. ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. "% related" compares whole stories, not single articles — see [what the percentages mean](https://harzaviya.com/methodology). - [Punjab CM announces laptops for top students and five buses for Kinnaird College](https://harzaviya.com/stories/15529-cm-maryam-announces-laptops-for-top-students-five-buses) · 21 Oct 2026 · 7 outlets · 80% related - [Maryam Nawaz outlines tech-focused vision for Punjab's youth](https://harzaviya.com/stories/5152-maryam-nawaz-unveils-tech-vision-for-punjab-youth) · 28 Aug 2026 · 2 outlets · 75% related - [Punjab Announces Laptop and Scholarship Distribution for Students](https://harzaviya.com/stories/13574-punjab-to-distribute-scholarships-laptops-in-october) · 11 Oct 2026 · 3 outlets · 2 developments · 75% related - [Sindh Governor urges youth to utilise technology and education at laptop distribution event](https://harzaviya.com/stories/8241-govt-taking-measures-to-provide-youth-with-modern-education) · 13 Sep 2026 · 2 outlets · 70% related 7 articles from 5 outlets, 18–19 Oct 2026. 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