CM Punjab Laptop Distribution - Pakistani university students holding laptops at a ceremony

CM Punjab Laptop Distribution Attock 2026

CM Punjab Laptop Distribution: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif distributed laptops and Honhaar Scholarships to students at a ceremony at COMSATS University, Attock, on 3 November 2026. A total of 6,161 laptops were distributed among students from across the Rawalpindi Division, and 2,590 Honhaar scholarships worth Rs 196.97 million were awarded in the division. Students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were also among the recipients, including students from Swabi. The Chief Minister also announced Honhaar scholarships for 3,600 students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The ceremony was held at COMSATS University Islamabad, Attock Campus, and the Chief Minister was the chief guest.

EventCM Punjab Laptop Distribution and Honhaar Scholarship ceremony, COMSATS Attock
Date3 November 2026
Laptops distributed6,161 (Rawalpindi Division)
Honhaar scholarships2,590, worth Rs 196.97 million
Laptop allocationRaised from 40,000 to 112,000
Laptops distributed so far48,292 across Punjab
KP scholarships announced3,600
Reported portalcmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk

CM Punjab Laptop Distribution: Who Received the Laptops?

The 6,161 laptops in the Rawalpindi Division went to students from different types of institutions under CM Punjab Laptop Distribution. Public universities received 4,628 laptops. Private universities received 257. Medical colleges received 461. Nursing colleges received 375. Special education institutions received 17, and colleges under the Higher Education Department received 423. The laptop scheme covers students enrolled in public and private universities, federally chartered universities, BS colleges, special education institutions, and medical and dental colleges. Students are selected on merit, and the final lists are confirmed through the university’s student affairs office and the official portal.

Honhaar Scholarships in the Division

Under the Honhaar Scholarship Programme, 2,590 scholarships worth Rs 196.97 million were awarded to students in the Rawalpindi Division. The breakdown is 2,085 scholarships worth Rs 170.21 million for public university students, 314 scholarships worth Rs 19.8 million for medical university and college students, and 191 scholarships worth Rs 6.96 million for Higher Education Department-affiliated colleges. Across Punjab, 108,000 students have received scholarships in the first three phases of the Honhaar Scholarship Programme. The scholarship covers 100 percent of the tuition fee for selected students. Phase IV of the programme is open separately, with a last date of 19 November 2026. For the Phase IV details, see the Honhaar Scholarship Phase IV guide.

CM Punjab Laptop Distribution Allocation Raised to 112,000

The Chief Minister announced that the number of laptops allocated for deserving students has been raised from 40,000 to 112,000. So far, 48,292 laptops have been distributed among students across various districts of Punjab. This is a major increase. It means many more students will receive a laptop in the coming phases. Distribution is being carried out district by district, in ceremonies across Punjab. Students who have not received a laptop yet should check their selection status instead of believing rumours about new dates.

Other Announcements at Attock

The Chief Minister also announced transport facilities for the University of Engineering and Technology, Taxila, and electric bikes for students. She inaugurated 127 development projects in Attock, including 59 road schemes worth Rs 23 billion, and a Green Bus service. These announcements were made at the same visit, but they are separate from the laptop and scholarship distribution. The laptop and scholarship figures in this article are the ones confirmed for the Attock ceremony on 3 November 2026. Students interested in the bikes should read the CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme update.

How to Check Your CM Punjab Laptop Distribution Status

Students can check their selection status on the official portal, reported as cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk, or directly through their institution’s student affairs office. The portal is run under the Higher Education Department Punjab. Do not pay anyone to check your status or to add your name to a list. The official check is free. Do not share your CNIC or student details with agents who promise a laptop for a fee. If your name is not on the list for this phase, check again for later phases. Distribution is ongoing across Punjab.

What Students Should Do Next

If you received a laptop through CM Punjab Laptop Distribution, keep your university record and your CNIC safe, and follow your institution’s instructions for activation and use. If you received a scholarship, check the portal for the next steps and for the payment or fee process. If you applied and were not selected, do not lose hope. The allocation has been raised to 112,000 laptops, and more distributions are planned in other districts. Keep your academic record strong, because selection is based on merit.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many laptops were distributed at Attock on 3 November 2026? A total of 6,161 laptops were distributed among students of the Rawalpindi Division under CM Punjab Laptop Distribution.

How many Honhaar scholarships were given in the division? A total of 2,590 scholarships worth Rs 196.97 million were awarded in the Rawalpindi Division.

How many laptops will be given in total? The allocation has been raised from 40,000 to 112,000 laptops. So far, 48,292 have been distributed across Punjab.

Were students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa included? Yes. Students from Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were among the recipients, and 3,600 Honhaar scholarships were announced for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Where do I check my laptop status? On the reported official portal cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk, or through your institution’s student affairs office.

Conclusion

The CM Punjab Laptop Distribution ceremony on 3 November 2026 gave 6,161 laptops and 2,590 Honhaar scholarships worth Rs 196.97 million to students of the Rawalpindi Division. The laptop allocation is now 112,000, with 48,292 already distributed. Check your status only on the official portal or through your institution, and never pay anyone for a laptop.

Official sources: cmlaptophed.punjab.gov.pk, punjab.gov.pk

Disclaimer: This is not an official government website. Always confirm on the official portal.

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