Sohail Afridi has approved the launch of Pakistan’s first public sector virtual school system, introducing an AI-powered teacher to modernize education across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
Chairing a meeting of the elementary and secondary education department, the chief minister also granted in-principle approval to establish an AI Education Authority and directed officials to complete all formalities.
Under the initiative, students studying through virtual schools, including overseas Pakistanis and out-of-school children, will be granted the status of regular students.
Officials said the project has already entered the pilot phase, with 46 government schools shifted to an online education system.
This includes 33 schools in settled districts and 13 in merged districts. Authorities plan to expand the program by converting 175 more schools into virtual institutions.
The project includes a central digital teaching studio equipped for live interactive classes and lecture recordings.
Through the AI teacher, students are being taught English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
The AI system will be available 24/7 in Urdu, English, and Pashto, enabling personalized learning, reducing teachers’ workload, and improving the quality of education.
The total approved cost of the project stands at Rs153.8 million, with Rs44.85 million allocated for establishing a tele-education hub.
Officials described the initiative as a game-changer, particularly for students in remote areas, as it leverages modern technology to expand access to quality education.
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