Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif formally launched the Prime Minister’s Youth Chromebooks Scheme on October 25, 2026, in Islamabad, committing to distribute 500,000 refurbished Chromebooks and internet devices to talented students nationwide over the next two years.
Speaking at the Jinnah Convention Centre in Islamabad, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recalled that previous PML-N governments distributed 600,000 laptops across a decade. The current administration now aims to deliver 500,000 Chromebooks within just two years.
At the opening of his address, the premier stated that his duty and the responsibility of the state require supplying the youth with modern technology so they can grow into the foremost builders of the country. He noted that education should stand as the chief priority for any administration, adding that the state is expanding Daanish Schools to offer tuition, lodging, and meals without any financial burden alongside modern facilities like smart boards and digital libraries.
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Distributing Devices Across Regions
Unlike programs restricted solely to conventional universities, the new scheme extends its reach to schools and religious seminaries. The government stated that devices will be awarded purely on merit, without discrimination based on economic background or educational institution.
These Chromebooks will be distributed purely on merit, in recognition of students’ hard work and academic abilities, without discrimination based on their economic background or educational institution.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, via Radio
Resource distribution among provinces follows National Finance Commission criteria, with specific allocations set for each region.
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Provincial quotas designate 181,090 Chromebooks for Punjab, 85,925 for Sindh, 51,170 for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and 31,815 for Balochistan, alongside dedicated quotas for Islamabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. The initiative also accounts for students supported through voucher schemes operated by the Punjab Education Foundation, Sindh Education Foundation, Balochistan Education Foundation, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Education Foundation.
Registering Online for Student Eligibility
Students seeking to claim a device must complete a specific online verification process. According to portal instructions detailed by educational platforms, applicants must visit pmychromebooks.ibcc.edu.pk to verify their records.
- Select the appropriate educational board from the dropdown menu.
- Enter the B-Form or Computerized National Identity Card number alongside the examination roll number or registration number.
- Provide the date of birth and click
Find My Record
to confirm details.
Eligibility varies by geography: Grade 9 students in government schools qualify across Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, while students in Grades 9 and 10 are eligible in Islamabad, Azad Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan. Private school students are currently excluded from the criteria.
Connecting Students Through Expatriate Backing
Every Chromebook distributed under the scheme comes bundled with a school bag and an MiFi device. Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan announced that high-speed internet connections will accompany the hardware, with each connection designed to benefit up to five individuals, effectively extending digital access to 2.5 million people.
The initiative has drawn backing from the private sector and expatriates. Rashid Minhas, Chairman of the Tokyo Technology Care Foundation and an overseas Pakistani supporter, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the government to facilitate digital outreach for schools and religious seminaries. Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui also addressed the ceremony, noting that the country’s young population serves as an invaluable asset rather than a liability when properly guided toward modern global trends.