The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) has granted soft loan facility of Rs 50,000 each to 183 private schools partnering under phase one to three of New School Program (NSP). According to an official of PEF, cheques have been given to 28 partner schools working in north and 155 other schools in south region. This loan will be used for purchasing computers. PEF encourages its partners to promote computer literacy among the students.