Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Launches Free Laptop Program

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur has unveiled several initiatives aimed at students, healthcare, and financial support for underprivileged citizens. These include a free laptop distribution program, enhanced healthcare coverage, and financial aid for deserving brides. Additionally, Gandapur highlighted his government’s superior fiscal performance compared to Punjab, challenging its leadership on economic governance.

Free Laptop Program for Students

Ali Amin Gandapur announced a province-wide free laptop distribution program to support students' education. The initiative aims to match Punjab’s laptop allocation ratio, ensuring equal access to technology for KP’s students.

Key Highlights of the Laptop Program:

Free laptops for students across KP
Distribution percentage to match Punjab’s ratio
Enhancing digital literacy and education accessibility
Bridging the technology gap in underprivileged areas

Healthcare Initiatives: Sehat Card Plus and Life Insurance

The Sehat Card Plus has been a cornerstone of KP’s healthcare system, offering comprehensive medical coverage to all residents. Gandapur emphasized that life insurance has now been added to the program, ensuring broader financial protection.

Healthcare Benefits in KP:

Initiative	Coverage
Sehat Card Plus	Universal health insurance for all residents
New Life Insurance	Financial security for families in case of untimely demise

The chief minister urged Punjab’s administration to introduce a similar healthcare scheme, ensuring that its residents receive the same level of medical benefits.

KP's Fiscal Performance vs. Punjab

Gandapur outlined KP’s significant financial achievements, particularly highlighting a 55% increase in provincial revenue despite economic challenges. In contrast, he pointed out that Punjab’s revenue growth was only 12%.

Fiscal Comparison Between KP and Punjab:

Province	Revenue Growth	IMF Budget Surplus Target	Surplus/Deficit Achieved
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	55%	Rs176 billion	Surplus Achieved
Punjab	12%	Rs300 billion	Deficit of Rs146 billion

Gandapur also emphasized that KP is the only province fulfilling IMF targets, whereas Punjab failed to meet its Rs300 billion surplus goal, ending with a deficit of Rs146 billion.

Financial Aid for Underprivileged Brides

As part of his government’s social welfare initiatives, the KP government has pledged financial aid for the weddings of 4,000 deserving girls, with each receiving Rs200,000.

Key Details of the Wedding Support Program:

4,000 underprivileged brides to receive financial assistance
Rs200,000 grant per bride to support wedding expenses
Ensuring social and financial empowerment for low-income families

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