Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has announced a fivefold increase in the cash award for top-performing matriculation students, raising it from Rs. The minister made the announcement while releasing the 2026 annual matriculation examination results for all educational boards across Punjab. ALSO READ Sikh Student Makes History with Top Position in Lahore Board Matric ExamsRana Sikandar Hayat said all boards announced the results simultaneously as part of efforts to improve transparency. He also announced that position holders will receive a laptop in addition to the enhanced cash prize. He said authorities used modern technology for the first time to prepare the examination results.