The annual quiz competition “Brain of Lahore 2025”, organized by The Trust School, was held at the Aamir Town campus. More than 500 students from public and private schools across Lahore participated in the event, which is widely recognized as one of the city’s most prominent and longstanding academic competitions. The programme provided young learners an excellent platform to display their knowledge, critical thinking, and intellectual potential. The event was organised under the leadership of Founder Trustee Ms. Saira Tahir, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tahir Yousaf, and Chief Operating Officer Mr. Sarmad Yousaf.
Punjab Minister for Finance, Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman, attended the ceremony as the chief guest. Other distinguished guests included President Board of Trustees Mr. Farooq Naseem, Rector LUMS Mr. Shahid Hussain, Federal Minister for Energy Mr. Ali Pervaiz Malik, DIG Establishment Mr. Liaqat Ali Malik, Clinical Psychologist Ms. Umrana Shah, Founder of Rozee.pk and Co-Founder of Dukan.pk Mr. Monis Rahman, Mr. Muhammad Usman Ali, Mr. Qamar-ul-Islam, and Dr. Suhail Mumtaz. The guests commended the 29 years of dedicated educational service provided by The Trust School and appreciated the exceptional performance of participating students.
Addressing the audience, Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman stated that “Brain of Lahore” plays a vital role in strengthening students’ academic abilities while also developing creative thinking, analytical skills, self-confidence, and a spirit of healthy competition. He praised The Trust School for maintaining strong educational traditions and creating an environment that supports the grooming of responsible, capable, and knowledgeable citizens. The Minister highlighted the educational vision of Punjab Chief Minister Ms. Maryam Nawaz Sharif, emphasizing that the Government of Punjab considers education a foundation for progress. He noted that work is underway on the largest school construction and rehabilitation initiative in Punjab’s history, aimed at developing safe, well-lit, and fully equipped classrooms across the province.
The Minister further stated that Punjab’s pioneering initiative to convert 1,000 public schools to solar energy is progressing swiftly, ensuring an environment-friendly atmosphere and uninterrupted power supply in educational institutions. He added that 100 Education Development Units are being set up to enhance school monitoring, teacher performance, and educational standards. Recruitment of 10,000 new teachers has begun to address staffing needs, while digital tablets are being introduced for transparent, real-time monitoring of schools. He also highlighted the development of 100 CM Schools in Lahore, which feature modern architecture and solar-powered infrastructure, ensuring equal access to quality education. In addition, he said that the 500 Girls Schools Upgradation Programme reflects the government’s commitment to empowering girls through better access to high school and college-level education.
During the ceremony, prizes were awarded to outstanding students and teachers. The overall winner, Hadiya Imran, received a cash prize of Rs. 100,000 and a laptop, while her teacher was also awarded Rs. 100,000. Winners of individual subject categories received Rs. 20,000 each, with corresponding awards for their teachers. COO Mr. Sarmad Yousaf announced that new incentives will be introduced for schools that consistently participate in the competition and that the prize pool will be expanded to Rs. 1 million in the coming years.
The Punjab Finance Minister congratulated The Trust School’s administration for successfully organizing a high-quality academic event. He remarked that competitions like “Brain of Lahore” reflect the promise and potential of Pakistan’s youth and expressed hope that such initiatives will continue to offer students greater opportunities to excel, build confidence, and contribute to the country’s development.