ISLAMABAD, October 19, 2026: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to improving educational standards and equipping students with modern technology, saying artificial intelligence could create new opportunities for students, teachers and young people across Pakistan.
Addressing a ceremony marking the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Ministry of Education and Goth AI, the prime minister said the collaboration would help introduce modern teaching methods and explore new ways to strengthen the country’s education system.
He assured that the government would provide the necessary resources to ensure students received quality education and gained access to emerging technologies.
The prime minister welcomed Goth AI’s announcement of an initial 4,000 educational subscriptions for Pakistan, including 1,000 earmarked for teachers at Daanish School Kuri in Islamabad.
He thanked the Goth AI team for its cooperation and expressed hope that the partnership would create further opportunities for technological advancement, educational development and future collaboration.
AI and modern teaching methods to improve education
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the use of artificial intelligence and advanced educational technologies could help improve teaching practices and provide students with better learning opportunities.
He emphasised the importance of adopting modern teaching methods to strengthen educational institutions and prepare young people for future challenges.
The prime minister said the government’s priority was to ensure that students had access to the facilities, resources and technological tools necessary for their academic development.
He expressed confidence that cooperation between the Ministry of Education and Goth AI would benefit teachers and students while opening new avenues for the use of emerging technologies in education.
PM Shehbaz highlights Daanish Schools’ potential
Speaking about the Daanish Schools initiative, the prime minister said the institutions had the potential to improve access to quality education and bring meaningful change to the country’s education sector.
He expressed confidence in the performance of Daanish School Kuri, Islamabad, and said its students were capable of achieving strong academic results.
Referring to the appointment of the school’s principal, Shehbaz Sharif said the selection had been made because of the principal’s professional abilities and potential to improve educational standards.
The prime minister also recalled meeting some teachers during an earlier visit to the school and expressed his desire to interact with the entire teaching staff.
He said Daanish School Kuri had been provided with educational and residential facilities that exceeded those established under the Daanish Schools programme in Punjab.
Government pledges full support for students
Addressing students at the ceremony, the prime minister encouraged them to make the most of the educational opportunities available at their institution.
He highlighted the facilities provided at Daanish School Kuri, including free meals, accommodation, uniforms, e-libraries, laboratories and other essential educational resources.
Shehbaz Sharif said students had been given an opportunity to study in a well-equipped institution and urged them to focus on their education and future development.
He assured them that the government would not allow a shortage of resources to hinder their education or personal growth.
The prime minister reiterated that providing quality education and empowering young people remained among the government’s priorities.
He also expressed confidence that Daanish Schools could play an important role in improving educational opportunities for students across Pakistan.
Federal ministers attend AI education agreement ceremony
The signing ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana Mashhood Ahmad Khan and Minister of State Wajiha Qamar.
The chief executive officer of Goth AI, the principal of Daanish School Kuri, teachers and students were also present.
The agreement is intended to support cooperation in modern educational technologies and explore opportunities for improving teaching and learning through artificial intelligence.
The initial provision of 4,000 educational subscriptions forms part of the collaboration, although details regarding their duration and broader distribution were not announced.