Buner:(Roshan Khan)- Federal Minister for Kashmir Affairs, Gilgit-Baltistan and SAFRON, and President of Pakistan Muslim League (N) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Engineer Ameer Muqam, said that Pakistan is once again moving on the path of economic recovery and stability, and that the Prime Minister’s Laptop Scheme aims to align the country’s youth with modern education, digital skills, research, and innovation.
He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony at the University of Buner on Tuesday as the chief guest, where laptops were distributed among students under the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme.
Engineer Ameer Muqam said it was a matter of great pleasure and pride for him to be present at the University of Buner, an important and emerging educational institution of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He said that under the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme, laptops were being distributed among 152 deserving male and female students, while several key projects related to academic, infrastructure, and digital development at the university were also being inaugurated.
He said the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme is not merely a project but a practical manifestation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif’s vision to empower youth through modern education, digital skills, research, and innovation. He added that laptops are not just machines, but symbols of a brighter future, self-confidence, self-reliance, and national progress for the youth.
The federal minister said that Pakistan’s return to economic stability is the result of the Prime Minister’s prudent leadership, timely decisions, and tireless efforts. He stated that despite difficult economic conditions, global pressures, and internal challenges, the Prime Minister guided the nation on every front and steered the country toward progress and improvement.
He also referred to recent tensions with India, stating that Pakistan adopted a responsible, courageous, and dignified stance during challenging times, and the entire nation demonstrated unity, resilience, and national dignity.
Engineer Ameer Muqam paid tribute to Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir and the Pakistan Armed Forces for their professional leadership and timely decisions, which strengthened the country’s defense. He said the entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with its armed forces.
The federal minister also appreciated Chairman Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan, saying that under his leadership, doors of education, skills development, employment, and digital opportunities are being opened for the youth, and the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme is a continuation of this vision.
He expressed satisfaction over the ongoing development work at the University of Buner under the Public Sector Development Programme. He said a modern administration block costing Rs 224 million has been successfully completed, along with a girls’ hostel built at a cost of Rs 126 million to provide safe and quality accommodation. He added that a faculty hostel costing Rs 89 million is ready for inauguration, while a smart classroom built at a cost of Rs 10 million has also been completed.
He said several major development projects are progressing rapidly at the university, including an academic block costing Rs 989 million to provide modern classrooms, laboratories, and academic facilities. Additionally, construction of the main gate and related works costing Rs 90 million are underway to enhance the university’s identity and appearance.
Engineer Ameer Muqam said these projects reflect the government’s strong commitment to higher education, especially in underdeveloped areas, under the leadership of the Prime Minister.
He congratulated the university administration, faculty members, and students and prayed for continued progress, self-reliance, and national unity.
Earlier, Engineer Ameer Muqam received a warm welcome upon his arrival at the University of Buner. The Vice Chancellor, faculty members, and senior administration officials were present on the occasion. The Vice Chancellor briefed the federal minister on the university’s academic, research, and development activities, while the minister appreciated the university’s achievements and assured continued support for the promotion of education.
A large number of PML-N leaders and workers were also present, including District General Secretary Shah Bakht Rawan Khan, District Vice President Wisal Khan, PK-22 President Liaquat Khan, Youth Wing President Ishtiaq Ali, District Vice President Dr Sultan Malik, Senior Vice President Dr Hazrat Rehman, Divisional President Nasir Abbas Bacha, former MPA Sorang Sindh, Haji Saad Rafiq, PK-22 President Aamir Khan, Provincial Vice President Aminullah Khan Bunerai, Salman Khan, Bilal Khan, and others.
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