Lahore, 11 November 2026: Students waiting for their electric bikes under the CM Punjab E-Bike Scheme will have to wait a few more weeks. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced that the first phase of distribution will now begin in December 2026, instead of the earlier date of 5 November.
Why was the e-bike distribution delayed?
Speaking at a laptop and Honhaar Scholarship ceremony in Jhelum on 10 November, the Chief Minister said the delay was caused by the very large number of bikes being manufactured for the scheme. The Punjab government opened the second phase of the student e-bike scheme in September 2026, and the revised schedule decides when successful applicants will actually receive their bikes.
She also asked applicants to complete proper riding training and to wear helmets once they get their bikes.
What this means for applicants
- If you applied in the second phase, no new application is needed. Keep checking the official Punjab portal and SMS updates for your distribution date.
- The scheme is aimed at students who struggle with daily travel to schools, colleges and universities.
- Be careful of fake agents asking for money to “speed up” your bike. Official schemes do not need a middleman.
How to apply for the bike scheme (next phase)
Phase 2 applications closed on 4 October 2026. When the next phase opens, apply only on the official Punjab portal: create an account with your CNIC and mobile number, add a parent/guardian guarantor, upload your driving licence or learner’s permit and student details, and submit for verification. Our step-by-step guide on how to apply for the Maryam Nawaz bike scheme lists every document and the status-check steps.
Other Punjab announcements from the same event
At the same ceremony, laptops were distributed to students and Honhaar scholarships worth about Rs2.5 million were given to 109 students. The Chief Minister also said the Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence in Jhelum will start operating on 15 December, and Green Buses will launch in Dina, Sohawa and Pind Dadan Khan in January.
For a full walk-through of eligibility and documents, see our Maryam Nawaz Bike Scheme guidance. If you are looking for a house loan instead, read about Apni Chhat Apna Ghar.
Related: see all Maryam Nawaz schemes in Punjab, the CM Punjab Laptop Scheme and the Honhaar Scholarship.
FAQs (Roman Urdu)
E-bike kab milegi?
Pehla phase ab December 2026 mein shuru hoga, pehle yeh 5 November ko tha.
Kya dobara apply karna hoga?
Nahi, jinhon ne second phase mein apply kiya hai unhein naya form nahi bharna. Official portal check karte rahein.
Sources: ProPakistani, Business Recorder.