In a formal ceremony held today at Sindh University Laar Campus Badin, laptops were distributed among deserving and high-performing students of various departments under the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme. The ceremony was presided over by the university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Dr. Fateh Muhammad Marri, while Deputy Commissioner Badin Yasir Bhatti, other senior academicians, staff, and a large number of students attended.
In his address, Vice Chancellor Marri explained that the recipients were selected on a merit basis, with preference given to those with high CGPA. He said, “You can see that this is the era of artificial intelligence; in this era, if students stay away from electronic devices, they cannot properly advance their education.”
Professor Marri thanked Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and the Government of Pakistan for the initiative, describing the devices as a tool that would “open the doors to a brilliant future.” He added, “I believe this laptop will prove to be the key to their bright future, as through it, they can benefit from various online courses worldwide, access digital libraries, and enhance their skills.” He further added that the government is taking practical steps to empower the youth with modern technical education for national development.
Deputy Commissioner Yasir Bhatti said that the university is actively guiding students towards higher education and leadership roles to promote the “modern digital and economic revolution.” He said the laptop program is a key component in acquiring high-quality education, ensuring that necessary information is readily available to learners.
Laar Campus Coordinator Professor Dr. Muhammad Tufail Chandio called the scheme a “commendable initiative” to provide youth with access to modern technology and encourage their participation in academic and research activities.
The scheme’s focal person at Sindh University, Professor Kamran Taj Pathan, added that the program will foster a spirit of learning and provide students with the opportunity to excel in both academic and practical fields.
The students who received laptops at the ceremony expressed their happiness and thanked the Government of Pakistan and the Sindh University administration for the support.