LAHORE, Pakistan: The Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the provincial government would bear the expenses of Nargis Gul’s studies who secured 1,004 marks in Senior Secondary Certificate (SSC) annual examination.
Shahbaz Sharif called on the bright student to CM house with her family and awarded her a cash amount of Rs 5,00,000 and a laptop, according to PTV news.
The chief Minister also assured her parents that the government of Punjab would take full financial responsibility of her academic career.
The Punjab Chief Minister lauded the hardwork of the shinning girl who bagged the distinction despite facing number of difficulties in her hut in a slum area of Chakwal district.
“I greatly respect her hard work, ability and capability,” the Chief Minister remarked.
Shahbaz Sharif congratulated the glowing student, and her teachers. He also appreciated her parents and said, “I salute your daughter for her hard work and dedication”.
The CM said that, “Obtaining positions of poor families in difficult circumstances is appreciable and proved that hard work is key of every door”.
Shahbaz Sharif said that whatever profession she wants to adopt, the government would support her, adding, “We welcome her if she wants to carry her studies in Lahore.”
The government will not let her talent go waste only due to lack of resources, he said.