{
  "id": 15579529,
  "title": "Punjab CM Expands Laptop and Scholarship Programs for Youth",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/punjab-cm-expands-laptop-and-scholarship-programs-for-youth",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T07:23:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/19/punjab-cm-expands-laptop-and-scholarship-programs-for-youth/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the second phase of laptop and scholarship schemes for the youth, emphasizing the importance of technology, artificial intelligence, and skills development. Information Minister Azma Bokhari stated that young people require educational opportunities and modern skills to prepare for the future, asserting that protests and long marches are ineffective in driving progress. Bokhari highlighted that Maryam Nawaz is addressing the educational and social needs of young men and women in Punjab with the same dedication she would show her own children. She claimed that her initiatives have boosted her popularity among young people. Bokhari accused political opponents of resorting to personal attacks against Maryam Nawaz due to her growing popularity and achievements. Despite criticism from some individuals claiming to uphold morality and values, Bokhari emphasized that these detractors were motivated by opposition to the chief minister. She praised Maryam Nawaz for her practical initiatives, which have earned her international recognition. Turning to the security situation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Bokhari declared that the era of \"fake change\" and empty slogans had ended, blaming the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party for the province's security challenges. She asserted that the Pakistan Army and other security institutions were continuously sacrificing their lives to eliminate terrorism. Bokhari stressed that criticizing security institutions during such a critical time undermines the morale of security personnel. She concluded by stating that the Pakistani nation stands firmly alongside its security forces in their efforts to maintain peace and combat terrorism.",
  "summary": "Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has launched the second phase of the laptop … Read More The post Punjab CM Expands Laptop and Scholarship Programs for Youth appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}