How AI is being used to upskill 3,500 teachers in remote districts

By Ali Yasir PakUpTech | October 2025

The Sindh government has launched Pakistan’s first AI-based online teacher training programme, marking a significant milestone for education reform in the province. Pakistan Today+2Geo News+2 In collaboration with UNICEF and Khan Academy Pakistan, the initiative aims to upskill 3,500 teachers from districts including Dadu, Tharparkar, Umerkot, and Tando Allahyar. Pakistan Today+1

At the heart of the programme lies Khanmigo AI, an assistant built by Khan Academy to support educators with lesson planning, material design, and student engagement. Geo News+1 Through a six-month pilot, teachers will receive training in tailored modules: live sessions, self-paced learning, and AI-driven content generation. UrduPoint

Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah described the project as a transformative step, especially for remote and underserved communities. Geo News By equipping teachers with modern tools, the government hopes to bring global standards of education to areas that have historically lacked access. UrduPoint

The AI assistant helps teachers in producing quizzes, worksheets, and presentations aligned with local textbooks. Pakistan Today It also suggests differentiated learning strategies based on student needs — so teachers can adapt instruction for fast learners as well as those who need more support. UrduPoint

UNICEF is funding the pilot, providing both technical and capacity-building support, while Khan Academy brings in the platform expertise. Pakistan Today Officials hope that, if successful, this model will be scaled across Sindh and perhaps become a blueprint for other provinces. Geo News+1

There’s already excitement among teachers. Many believe that learning to leverage AI in the classroom won’t just make teaching more efficient — it could also increase their confidence, innovation, and job satisfaction. UrduPoint Some also point to the potential for certification upon completing the programme — a recognition that may support their professional growth. Pakistan Today

Still, the pilot raises important questions. How well will AI tools work in classrooms where internet connectivity is unreliable? Can all participating teachers fully adopt new digital practices, or will some struggle with a steep learning curve? And will the programme be extended beyond the pilot districts if it delivers results?

If Sindh’s AI-powered training does scale, it could be far more than a provincial innovation. It could become a national model — showing how digital tools can supercharge teacher capacity, shorten preparation time, and improve the quality of instruction for students in even the most remote corners.