LAHORE: Punjab Minister for School and Higher Education Rana Sikandar Hayat has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Lahore Qalandars on behalf of the Higher Education Department.

Under the agreement, talent-hunt camps will be organised in around 800 public and private colleges and 80 universities across Punjab in partnership with Lahore Qalandars to identify and groom promising young cricketers.

Addressing a press conference alongside Lahore Qalandars CEO Atif Rana, the minister said the initiative was aimed at identifying emerging talent in higher education institutions, refining players’ skills and introducing them to the national cricket scene.

Published in Dawn, October 15th, 2026