Officially, the Chief Minister's Honhaar Scholarship Program 2025 has extended the application deadline to May 25, 2025, giving qualified students in Pakistan more time to submit an application for this fully funded opportunity.

CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz led the program's launch, and it is currently run by the Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC). In addition to Punjab, candidates are now accepted from Gilgit Baltistan, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, Balochistan, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Important Information:

Scholarship Count: 5,000

Higher education institutions, medical and dental schools, and public universities are all eligible.

Students who are enrolled in these colleges at the moment are eligible.

With the help of the scholarship, high-achieving students will be able to pay for their tuition and other educational expenditures.

For the first time, Punjab's educational support system is now available to kids nationwide thanks to the program's national expansion.

Methods for Applying:

• Website: https://punjabhec.gov.pk/honhaarscholarship
• The application is solely available online; paper copies are not needed.
• Students can email honhaar@punjabhec.gov.pk or call 042-99231903 to reach the Punjab Higher Education Commission for more information.

HEC Issues Advisory

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has warned the public that cybercriminals are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to trick users and steal private data in response to a dramatic increase in cyberattacks throughout Pakistan.

These tactics, which are intended to trick people into disclosing personal information or disseminating false information, include phishing scams, harmful QR codes, and phony websites. The HEC recently posted on X (previously Twitter) to warn people to be more careful when using the internet.

Cyberattacks are becoming more frequent. To obtain your information, hackers are using phishing messages, QR codes, and misleading websites, the HEC cautioned. Do not click on links you are not familiar with. Verify the reference.

Activate multi-factor authentication (MFA) and use defense software. You must be aware in order to safeguard both the nation's digital environment and yourself.

Guidelines for Safety from HEC

The HEC advises users to take the following precautions to help them safeguard themselves:

• Instead of clicking on unknown links, hover over them to confirm the URL.
• Only use NCERT or official government sources for information and updates.
• Pay attention to unwanted QR codes and forwarded texts.
• Update passwords frequently, utilize MFA, and install antivirus software.
• The HEC stressed the need for personal accountability in protecting personal information and preserving the integrity of Pakistan's digital environment.
• Users can drastically lower their risk of being victims of cyberattacks by being vigilant and taking these safeguards.