The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in government schools from grades 6 to 12 starting March 2026, as part of a broader effort to modernise the province’s education system.
According to official documents, the initiative aims to equip students with advanced digital skills and align public education with emerging global technology trends. However, the documents also highlight major infrastructure gaps that must be addressed before implementation.
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Education authorities have identified a shortage of 5,525 IT laboratories across the province, including 225 in higher secondary schools and 3,515 in middle schools, which are currently unavailable. Officials say this shortfall poses a key challenge to rolling out AI-focused instruction at scale.
Curriculum revisions and teacher recruitment
Officials from the Education Department confirmed that the existing computer science curriculum does not include AI-related content, making curriculum revisions essential. Under the proposed framework, 35 to 50 percent AI-related material will be gradually integrated across different grade levels to ensure age-appropriate learning.
To support the programme, the provincial government plans to recruit 7,555 IT teachers to deliver the updated curriculum and strengthen digital education in public schools. Authorities say the recruitment drive is intended to prepare students for future academic pathways and evolving job market demands.
Phased implementation planned
Officials said the initiative would be implemented in phases, with curriculum development, teacher hiring, and infrastructure expansion continuing ahead of the March 2026 rollout. The move is expected to enhance students’ competitiveness at both national and international levels while bringing government schools closer to global educational standards.
The Education Department said further details regarding funding, training schedules, and pilot programmes would be announced in due course.
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