Pakistan, Aug. 13 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Tuesday that 100,000 free laptops will be distributed among talented students across Pakistan on merit, during an International Youth Day event held in Islamabad.

The Prime Minister said the laptops will be given across all four provinces, the federal capital, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Kashmir. He emphasized that the distribution will be strictly merit-based, without any favoritism or nepotism.

Sharif clarified that these laptops are separate from existing schemes that provide laptops through interest-based loans. He encouraged students to use the opportunity to enhance their skills and contribute positively to the country's development.

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