Punjab CM Announces New Jhelum School and Green Bus Services

What Happened

During a ceremony in Jhelum for the distribution of Honhaar Scholarships and laptops, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced several development initiatives:

• The Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence in Jhelum is scheduled to become operational on December 15, 2026 [1, 2].
• Green Bus services are planned to launch in Dina, Sohawa, and Pind Dadan Khan in January 2027 [1, 2].
• The provincial government plans to establish 300 Nawaz Sharif Schools of Eminence across Punjab, featuring air-conditioned classrooms, science labs, AI labs, and computer labs [1, 2].
• More than 100,000 scooters are being provided to students across Punjab, including training for recipients [1, 2].
• Students are receiving free travel on Green Buses operating throughout the province [1, 2].
• Under the Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar program, loans have been provided for 250,000 homes over the last 18 to 24 months [2].
• A Rs16.75b Lillah-Jhelum Road project is being executed to connect four districts and benefit over one million people [1].
• Cardiac catheterization laboratories (Cath Labs) have been established in 25 smaller districts to provide free stents, pacemakers, and cardiac treatments [2].
• The government is establishing a large public-sector cancer hospital in Lahore [2].

Regarding governance, the Chief Minister vowed zero tolerance for corruption and stated she would pursue the recovery of public money. She pledged to take action against any minister if evidence of corruption emerges [1, 2].

Who Is Affected

• Students in Jhelum will have access to the new Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence starting December 15, 2026 [1, 2].
• Residents of Dina, Sohawa, and Pind Dadan Khan will have access to Green Bus services starting January 2027 [1, 2].
• Over one million people are expected to benefit from the Rs16.75b Lillah-Jhelum Road project [1].
• Students across Punjab are eligible for Honhaar Scholarships, laptops, and one of the 100,000 scooters being provided [1, 2].
• Patients in 25 smaller districts can now access specialized cardiac care, such as stents and pacemakers, closer to home [2].
• Deserving candidates from poor backgrounds are being targeted for public-sector employment opportunities [2].