Labourers' kids offered free higher education

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that children of workers will be admitted to seven campuses of the COMSATS University and the Punjab government will pay their fees.

The Punjab Workers Welfare Fund has invited applications under the initiative for free education for the children of industrial and mine workers.

The chief minister said, "Doors of higher educational institutions are being opened for the children of every worker in Punjab. No child in Punjab will be deprived of education now."

Children of disabled and deceased workers will also be provided free education at the university.

The CM was informed that registered workers could submit applications by July 9 at the Islamabad campus, July 17 in Lahore, July 4 in Wah Cantt and Abbottabad, July 11 in Vehari and Attock and August 15 in Sahiwal.

Lahore, 15 June 2025: "A father, like an umbrella, keeps his children in shade by protecting them from the scorching sun," said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her special message on Father's Day. She added,"A father is a person who teaches his children not only to live, but also to live with their heads held high." She highlighted,"I pay tribute to every father who loves his children and fulfills their rights."

Meanwhile, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz stated in her message on Father's Day, "I pray that every son and daughter get a father who gives them the courage to dream and turn their dreams into reality."

In another message on the Global Wind Day, the chief minister said, "There are immense opportunities for energy generation from wind in the Thal area of Punjab."

She underscored, "Punjab will explore possibilities for wind energy generation through public-private partnership."