Punjab Laptop and Honhaar Distribution Attock 2026: 6,161 Laptops for Rawalpindi Division

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif distributed laptops and Honhaar Scholarship cheques among students at a ceremony held at COMSATS University in Attock on Tuesday, 3 November 2026. A total of 6,161 laptops were handed over to students from across the Rawalpindi Division, while 2,590 Honhaar scholarships worth Rs196.97 million were awarded in the division at the same event.

Addressing the ceremony, the chief minister said no student should have to abandon education solely because of financial difficulties, adding that every capable and hardworking student deserved access to education. She noted that the scholarship programme had helped students from financially struggling families, including those who have lost their fathers and those whose fathers work as daily wage labourers, to continue their studies.

The Attock ceremony is part of the Punjab government’s ongoing distribution of laptops and scholarships across the province’s divisions, following earlier ceremonies in other divisions during October 2026.

Ceremony at a Glance

6,161 Laptops Distributed in Rawalpindi Division

• Total laptops: 6,161 laptops were distributed among students from across the Rawalpindi Division.
• Public universities: 4,628 laptops went to students of public universities, the largest share.
• Private universities: 257 laptops were given to students of private universities.
• Medical colleges: 461 laptops were distributed among medical college students.
• Nursing colleges: 375 laptops went to nursing college students.
• Special education institutions: 17 laptops were given to students of special education institutions.
• HED-affiliated colleges: 423 laptops went to students of colleges affiliated with the Higher Education Department.

The institution-wise figures add up exactly to the 6,161 total announced at the ceremony, which confirms the division-wide breakdown reported for the event.

2,590 Honhaar Scholarships Worth Rs196.97 Million

• Total scholarships: 2,590 Honhaar scholarships were awarded to students in the Rawalpindi Division.
• Total value: The scholarships are worth Rs196.97 million in total.
• Public university students: 2,085 scholarships worth Rs170.21 million.
• Medical university and college students: 314 scholarships worth Rs19.8 million.
• HED-affiliated college students: 191 scholarships worth Rs6.96 million.
• Programme total so far: Under the first, second and third phases of the Honhaar Scholarship Programme, 108,000 students across Punjab have received scholarships.

Punjab-Wide Laptop Programme Totals

• Allocation increased: The chief minister said the laptop allocation for deserving students has been raised from 40,000 to 112,000.
• Distributed so far: 48,292 laptops have already been distributed across different districts of Punjab.
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa students: Students from Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, were also present at the Attock ceremony and benefited from the education support initiatives, and Honhaar scholarships for 3,600 students from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa were announced.
• UET Taxila transport: During the same Attock visit, the chief minister ordered the provision of transport facilities for the University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Taxila.

What Students Should Do Next

1. Check the official laptop portal: Students can check programme announcements and their status through the official CM laptop portal.
2. Check Honhaar Scholarship details: Scholarship recipients and applicants can verify programme information on the official Honhaar Scholarship portal at honhaarscholarship.punjabhec.gov.pk.
3. Contact your institution: Students of Rawalpindi Division institutions who were selected should stay in touch with their university or college administration for device collection and scholarship disbursement details.
4. Beware of fake messages: Do not share personal information or documents with anyone claiming to arrange a laptop or scholarship against payment; official distributions take place through institutions and the official portals only.

Conclusion

The Attock ceremony delivered a major, verified benefit to Rawalpindi Division students: 6,161 laptops and 2,590 Honhaar scholarships worth Rs196.97 million, with the full institution-wise breakdown confirmed across multiple outlets. With the province-wide laptop allocation now raised to 112,000 and 108,000 scholarships already awarded in the programme’s first three phases, students in the remaining divisions can expect further distribution ceremonies in the coming weeks. Keep checking the official portals and your institution’s notices for the next schedule.

FAQs

How many laptops were distributed at the Attock ceremony?
6,161 laptops were distributed among students from across the Rawalpindi Division at COMSATS University, Attock, on 3 November 2026.

How many Honhaar scholarships were awarded in the Rawalpindi Division?
2,590 Honhaar scholarships worth Rs196.97 million were awarded in the division, including 2,085 for public university students, 314 for medical university and college students, and 191 for HED-affiliated college students.

How many students have received Honhaar scholarships in total?
108,000 students have received scholarships under the first, second and third phases of the Honhaar Scholarship Programme.