KARACHI: For the first time in Pakistan, the Sindh government has launched an AI-powered online training programme to help teachers adopt modern, faster and more effective teaching methods.
The initiative was formalised through an MoU signing ceremony between the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department, Unicef, and Khan Academy Pakistan (KAP). Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah attended the event as the chief guest.
Under the six-month pilot project, 3,500 teachers from Dadu, Tando Allahyar, Tharparkar, and Umerkot districts will be trained. Unicef will fund the programme and ensure it meets international standards, while KAP will provide training and technical support.
Khanmigo AI Assistant
The training will be powered by Khanmigo, KAP’s AI-driven digital assistant. It will help teachers plan lessons, prepare learning materials, and engage students more effectively. The training will include live online sessions and self-paced learning modules.
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Officials said the programme would improve teaching practices and enhance institutional quality across Sindh. Teachers completing the programme will receive official certificates.
Minister’s Remarks
Education Minister Shah said the initiative reflects the government’s commitment to innovation and quality education.
“By using modern technology, our teachers will be more confident in classrooms, and students in remote areas will get access to global standards of learning,” he said.
Shah expressed hope that the project would serve as a model for other provinces and bring meaningful change to Pakistan’s education system.
Partners Speak
KAP CEO Zeeshan Hasan said Khanmigo would save teachers’ time, encourage creativity, and increase student participation.
Unicef Sindh Education Manager Abeer Maqbool said the programme’s goal was to ensure quality, effective, and inclusive education for every child.
Board member Amin Hashwani called the partnership “a model of collaboration between government, international partners, and local institutions.”
Another board member, Naeem Zamindar, said education is a key driver of national transformation, and the programme would equip students with 21st-century skills.
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How AI Will Help Teachers
During a briefing, Shah was informed that Khanmigo could instantly create lesson plans, worksheets, quizzes, and presentations based on textbook content and classroom needs.
It will also provide teachers with strategies and exercises for students who learn at different paces, ensuring every child’s learning needs are met.
By making classrooms more interactive and dynamic, the AI system will help increase student interest and engagement. Officials said this would bring Sindh’s education system closer to international benchmarks.
Shah added that mastering technology would not only improve teachers’ classroom performance but also boost their career growth and professional confidence.
