Capital schools to get high-speed internet
According to an official from the Ministry, the government has declared early education in artificial intelligence (AI), computer science, and emerging technologies a national priority. This move is part of the Prime Minister's vision for a "Digital Nation Pakistan," focused on building a skilled and future-ready workforce.
The official added that the government is also working to improve the quality of education, aiming to help school and college graduates become more employable. To support this, a high-level committee has been formed to review the current IT curriculum, emphasising job-oriented skills. Although education is provincial, the Higher Education Commission (HEC), the Ministry of Education, and the National Curriculum Council are jointly upgrading the national syllabus. As part of these reforms, the government is reviewing AI and IT curricula for students from grade 6 to 12.
Over 100 model schools and colleges have already been equipped with smart classrooms, labs, and digital screens, the official said, adding that the government also plans to expand digital education to remote areas through EdTech and hybrid learning models.
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