For the first time in Pakistan, the Sindh government has launched an AI-based online training programme for teachers, designed to support educators in adopting faster, more effective and modern teaching practices.
To formalise this initiative, the school education & literacy department, Unicef and Khan Academy Pakistan (KAP) signed an MoU at a ceremony, where Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah was the chief guest.
The six-month pilot project will train 3,500 teachers from the Dadu, Tando Allahyar, Tharparkar and Umerkot districts. Unicef will provide funding and ensure international standards while KAP will deliver training and technical support.
At the core of the programme is Khanmigo, KAP’s AI-powered assistant that will help teachers with lesson planning, learning material preparation and classroom engagement. The training includes live online sessions and self-paced modules. Officials said this would improve both teaching practices and institutional quality across Sindh.
Shah hoped the AI-based training programme would prove highly effective for teachers. “The Sindh government is committed to innovation and quality in education. By leveraging modern technology, our teachers will enter classrooms with greater confidence.”
He said this initiative would also ensure students in remote districts gain access to global standards of education. “We’re confident this programme will serve as a model for the province and bring significant change to Pakistan’s education system.”
KAP CEO Zeeshan Hasan said Khanmigo would save teachers’ time, boost creativity and improve student engagement. Unicef Sindh Education Manager Abeer Maqbool said: “Through AI, our goal is to guarantee quality, effective and inclusive education for every child.”
Board member Amin Hashwani described the partnership as “a model of collaboration between government, international partners and local institutions”. Board member Naeem Zamindar said: “Education is the most powerful driver of transformation for any nation. This step will equip students with the skills needed for the 21st century.”
Earlier, in a briefing with Unicef and KAP representatives, Shah was informed that teachers would be trained in alignment with textbooks and classroom activities. Officials said Khanmigo can instantly generate lesson plans, questions and activities based on specific topics, saving teachers’ preparation time.
It can also create diverse and high-quality resources such as worksheets, quizzes and presentations. It helps increase student interest by suggesting interactive methods and activities, making classrooms more dynamic. Since students learn at different paces, AI will provide teachers with strategies and exercises tailored to different learning levels.
Shah said the training would connect teachers with modern global educational trends, enabling Sindh’s students to receive internationally benchmarked education. He said mastering technology would not only enhance teachers’ classroom delivery but also strengthen their career growth and confidence. Teachers completing the training will also receive official certificates.
Published in The News on September 12, 2025.