Students pursuing higher education in recognised public institutions are eligible to apply


Islamabad: The Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme announced an extension of its registration from May 20 to June 1, 2025.
The extension opened up a new opportunity for students to leverage the scheme’s resources and enhance their digital literacy.
As per an official, the scheme is a part of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme. It had been well-received by students across the country.
With this new deadline, students — who missed the deadline earlier — could apply and benefit from the program. The aim is to promote smart education and digital empowerment among youth.
This scheme announcement caused spike in traffic with thousands of students submitting their applications.
According to government guidelines, students pursuing higher education in recognised public institutions are eligible to apply.
They must be currently enrolled in PhD, MS/MPhil, Master’s or Bachelor's program and meet specific academic requirements.
They must have CGPA of 2.80 or 60% marks while first-year university students need to submit their intermediate marks — HSSC marks. MS/PhD students in their first semester are required to submit the results of their previous degree.
There is a quota system for the distribution of laptops, with 18% reserved for students in Balochistan’s higher education institutions and 5% for distance learning students.
To apply and avail this opportunity, the eligible students can register either through the Prime Minister’s Digital Youth Hub (DYH) mobile application or visit the PM Youth Programme website: www.pmyp.gov.pk which is now accepting applications.
Chinese defence stocks soar as Pakistan confirms J-35 jet deal
- 24 minutes ago
Tragic bus crash in Malaysia claims lives of 15 university students
- 2 hours ago
Karachi to remain hot and humid on third day of Eid
- 2 hours ago

Third day of Eidul Azha being celebrated in Pakistan today
- 3 hours ago
Los Angeles police order immigration protesters in downtown to go home
- 5 minutes ago
Kashmir issue central to all Pakistan-India disputes: Bilawal
- an hour ago
Mother murders 8-year-old daughter to remarry in Mandi Bahauddin
- 2 hours ago

Punjab to widen tax net, not increase taxes: CM Maryam
- 2 hours ago

There’s a name for what Diddy allegedly did to Cassie — but you won’t hear it at trial
- 2 hours ago

Trump’s big, beautiful bill, explained in 5 charts
- 2 hours ago
Five-day Hajj rituals conclude in Makkah
- 3 hours ago
Cat caught smuggling drugs into Costa Rica prison
- an hour ago