Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced plans to provide transportation for the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila, highlighting her administration’s commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure in the province.

According to Directorate General Public Relation – Govt of Punjab, the announcement was made during a ceremony at COMSATS University in Attock, where laptops and Honhaar Scholarships were distributed. The chief minister congratulated the recipients and emphasized the importance of recognizing the efforts of students who have overcome financial challenges to achieve academic success.

Maryam Nawaz also outlined several upcoming initiatives, including the introduction of an electric bike project aimed at improving students’ daily commutes. Pink bikes will be allocated for female students and black bikes for male students, with assurances of improved law and order to ensure their safety. Additionally, she highlighted ongoing educational reforms, including the establishment of 300 Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence across Punjab, which are designed to offer advanced facilities such as AI labs and air-conditioned classrooms.

The chief minister emphasized her administration’s focus on development projects, claiming significant progress in infrastructure, education, and healthcare. She also addressed allegations of corruption levied by political opponents, issuing a defamation notice to a federal minister from Gujrat over such claims.

Maryam Nawaz encouraged students to maintain respect for their parents and contribute to keeping their surroundings clean as part of the Suthra Punjab programme. She urged the youth to remain committed to their country, underscoring the importance of national pride and progress.