CM reviews progress of Nawaz Sharif Centres of Eminence project

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 11th Jul, 2026) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said the overwhelming response to admissions in the Nawaz Sharif Centres of Eminence reflected renewed public confidence in government schools.

Chairing a meeting here on Saturday, she reviewed progress on the flagship education initiative. The CM was briefed that more than 71,000 students had applied for admission to 65 functional Nawaz Sharif Centres of Eminence across the province.

Officials informed the meeting that the government aimed to make 114 centres operational by August 14, while the chief minister directed authorities to complete 300 centres by September. According to the briefing, the centres are being established in line with international education standards, with each class accommodating 30 students and offering quality teaching, modern learning facilities and free education for deserving students.

Officials said a 10 per cent quota had also been reserved for students whose families could afford to pay full tuition fees, while children of parents earning up to Rs200,000 per month would receive education free of charge.

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CM Maryam Nawaz described the project as an educational revolution in Punjab and said the large number of applicants for admission tests demonstrated growing public trust in the quality of government schools. She expressed satisfaction over the enthusiastic participation of students in the admission process and said the government planned to establish Nawaz Sharif Centres of Eminence in every division, district and tehsil of Punjab to ensure access to quality education across the province.

The CM said the initiative was close to her heart and thanked Almighty Allah for its successful progress, saying the government was committed to providing world-class educational opportunities to students from all segments of society.