The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in government schools from grades 6 to 12 starting March 2026, aiming to modernize the province’s education system.
Official documents reveal a significant shortage of infrastructure required for AI instruction, with 5,525 IT laboratories needed across the province, including 225 in higher secondary schools and 3,515 in middle schools that are currently unavailable.
Education Department officials confirmed that the existing computer science curriculum lacks AI-related content, making curriculum revisions necessary.
Under the new plan, 35 to 50 percent AI content will be gradually incorporated into different grade levels to ensure age-appropriate learning.
To support the initiative, the government will recruit 7,555 IT teachers to equip students with modern digital skills and prepare them for future academic and professional challenges.
Officials said the move aligns the province’s education system with global technological trends and aims to improve students’ competitiveness at national and international levels.
Curriculum development, teacher recruitment, and infrastructure expansion will continue in phases ahead of implementation.