- CM Maryam Nawaz inaugurates Danish School Mankera, upgrades three local schools to higher levels
- Distributes recycled-milk-carton desks, inspects classrooms, computer labs and library
- CM celebrates birthdays of three girls from Balochistan, encourages daughters to excel in every field
- School Meal Programme implemented in 8,319 schools; over 33.7 million milk packs distributed
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Sunday urged students and youth to work hard, stay confident, and never fear challenges, stressing that “through hard work, one can achieve what may appear impossible.”
The Chief Minister was speaking to students during her visit to Danish School Mankera, Bhakkar, where she also formally launched the School Meal Programme at Government Primary School Kisanwala, calling education and nutrition “key pillars for a brighter future of children.”
During the visit, CM Maryam Nawaz announced the upgradation of three schools in Mankera, ordering immediate implementation and issuing official notifications. Government Girls Primary School Kisanwala was elevated to elementary level, while the government elementary schools of Kari and Noorpur Shah were granted high school status.
She distributed lunch boxes among students at Government Primary School Kisanwala, visited classrooms, and interacted warmly with pupils. She expressed satisfaction over desks made from recycled milk cartons, noting that the furniture can withstand rain and temperatures up to 100 degrees Celsius, remaining usable for up to 40 years.
In informal interactions, the Chief Minister encouraged students to drink milk, eat healthy, and grow strong, praising their confidence and highlighting the importance of reading and education in gaining knowledge and respect.
Every student’s glowing face is a sign of the inspiration and confidence CM Maryam Nawaz has instilled in them. pic.twitter.com/fQYXesoiuq
— PMLN (@pmln_org) February 1, 2026
At Danish School Mankera, she personally welcomed students by holding the hands of two children wearing white turbans and accompanied them to the inauguration ceremony. She toured the school’s computer lab and library, posed questions to students, and took photographs individually with them.
ماں! ❤ pic.twitter.com/6qdIlGBLMg
— Danyal Shah 🇵🇰 (@DanyalShah_17) February 1, 2026
At the girls’ campus hostel, she celebrated the birthdays of three students — Nirmal Tahreem, Shakeela Noor, and Anusha Kanwal from Balochistan — and conveyed her good wishes. During lunch, she reiterated her message: “Through hard work, one can achieve what may appear impossible,” adding that it brings her great joy to see daughters excelling in every field. She reaffirmed her commitment, saying, “As a mother, I will do everything possible for the better future of girls across Punjab.”
ماں جیسی وزیراعلی کا کسی کے سر پر دست شفقت تو کسی کے کندھے پر محبت بھرا ہاتھ 🥰♥️ pic.twitter.com/pAjgJzwjHC
— Sadia Parveen (@saadia9056) February 1, 2026
Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat briefed the Chief Minister on the School Meal Programme and Danish Schools. He shared that more than 200,000 empty milk packs are being recycled to produce furniture, notebooks, and pencils. Currently, 13,197 students are enrolled in 20 Danish schools across the province.
اللہ تعالیٰ کے فضل و کرم سے بھکر کی سرزمین پر علم و دانش کا وہ دیا روشن کر دیا ہے جو نسلوں کو جلا بخشے گا۔ دانش سکول کا افتتاح محض ایک عمارت کی تکمیل نہیں بلکہ پسماندہ طبقات کے بچوں کو ترقی کے مرکزی دھارے میں شامل کرنے کا میثاق ہے۔ کتابوں سے دوستی ہی وہ واحد راستہ ہے جو پسماندگی… pic.twitter.com/syKARGNjZZ
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) February 1, 2026
The briefing further revealed that the School Meal Programme is being implemented in 8,319 schools across 13 districts, including 4,309 boys’ and 4,010 girls’ schools, where students receive nutritious lunches.
Since its launch, student enrolment has increased by 28 per cent, adding 24,740 students. Under the programme, 33.7 million milk packs and 12.2 million biscuit packets have been distributed in schools across Bahawalnagar, Kot Addu, Bhakkar, Layyah, Mianwali, Muzaffargarh, Rahim Yar Khan, Rajanpur, Taunsa, Chiniot, Lodhran, and Vehari.
CM Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Balochistan
Meanwhile, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attacks carried out by what she termed “Fitna-e-Hindustan” elements in Balochistan.
In a statement, she paid tribute to the security forces for bravely repulsing the attackers and foiling their designs. “Balochistan is an integral part of Pakistan, and every Pakistani holds deep love for its people. We will protect every inch of Balochistan,” she said.
The Chief Minister stressed that the entire nation stands united against terrorism, vowing that the blood of innocent people will not go unavenged. She added that the terrorists had no connection with religion or Baloch identity, calling them traitors. “The people of Punjab, along with the entire nation, stand shoulder to shoulder with the patriotic people of Balochistan and will fully support them,” she said.
Referring to Islamic teachings, CM Maryam Nawaz said the Quran and Sunnah strongly condemn rebellion against the state and attacks on innocent civilians, including women and children. She questioned whether those who openly violate these teachings could be called Muslims, warning that such elements would face disgrace in this world and the hereafter.
