Press Release
17 June 2026
Jahangir Khan Tareen Inaugurates State-of-the-Art Computer Lab at Government Graduate College, Samanabad
Lahore: In a significant step towards promoting modern education, Jahangir Khan Tareen inaugurated another state-of-the-art computer lab at Government Graduate College, Samanabad. The college currently has approximately 6,000 female students enrolled, while the establishment of the computer lab has cost around PKR 12 million.
Speaking on the occasion, Jahangir Khan Tareen said that seeing students learning on modern computers gives him immense satisfaction and encouragement. He emphasized that real change can only be achieved through modern and quality education, which not only creates new employment opportunities but also ensures social development.
He further announced that the Tareen Institute of Education and Resource Centre is being established at a cost of PKR 2.5 billion, where students will be equipped with market-driven education and skills. He stated that the institution will enable young people to play a meaningful role in improving their own economic stature as well as their families.
Jahangir Khan Tareen urged provincial governments to establish educational institutions with reduced bureaucratic control while ensuring the provision of modern hardware, software and other resources necessary for IT education. He further said, this would allow students to receive education aligned with modern technological demands.
Muhammad Rafiq, Group Director Finance at JDW, stated that the Tareen Education Foundation has so far established eight computer labs in educational institutions across Lahore, benefiting thousands of students daily. He said that Jahangir Khan Tareen’s vision is centered on social development and special attention is being given to the promotion of education. He urged the government to invest further in the education sector to ensure equal opportunities for progress for all segments of society.
Dr. Arifa Zareen, Principal of Government Graduate College Samanabad, said that the college’s previous computer lab was insufficient to meet the needs of its students. Expressing her gratitude to Jahangir Khan Tareen and the Tareen Education Foundation, she stated that the new computer lab would prove to be a milestone in providing modern education to students and would greatly benefit them.
Akbar Khan, Chief Executive Officer of the Tareen Education Foundation, stated that a total of PKR 210 million is being spent on computer lab projects across Lahore. He noted that it is unfortunate that educational institutions in both major cities and underdeveloped areas continue to face similar shortages of resources.
Director Colleges Lahore, Professor Ahsan Mumtaz, also addressed the ceremony and appreciated the efforts of Jahangir Khan Tareen.
