The Sindh High Court has directed the Sindh government to introduce a laptop scheme for students and include a proper laptop policy in the upcoming provincial budget for the next financial year.
According to the written order issued by the Sukkur bench of the court, the provincial government has been instructed to finalize the laptop scheme within 45 days after consulting all relevant departments and educational institutions.
The case was heard by a two-member bench comprising Justice Amjad Ali Bohio and Justice Ali Hyder Adi. The court observed that education under Article 25-A of Pakistan’s Constitution must remain connected with the requirements of the modern digital era.
The bench stated that laptops and digital devices are no longer considered luxuries but have become an essential educational need for students. The court emphasized that students studying in schools, colleges, and universities across Sindh should be provided laptops strictly on merit.
The court also directed the Sindh government to submit a compliance report by August 4 regarding the implementation of its orders and progress on the proposed laptop scheme.
The written verdict was issued on a petition filed by Advocate Sohail Memon, who requested the court to ensure equal digital learning opportunities for students in Sindh.
The decision has received positive reactions from students and education circles, especially at a time when online learning, digital research, virtual classrooms, and technology-based education are becoming increasingly important in Pakistan.
Education experts believe that a transparent merit-based laptop scheme could help improve digital literacy, research capabilities, and access to online educational resources for thousands of students across the province.
