The Ministry of Education has approved AI training for Grades 8‑10 in public schools, using Google Gemini, starting next academic year.

The rollout will begin with pilot projects in a handful of districts before expanding to the nationwide network of government schools. Officials say the programme aims to give adolescents a practical grasp of generative‑AI tools and core machine‑learning ideas, positioning them for the rapidly evolving tech job market.

Google Gemini, Alphabet’s latest multimodal AI platform, will serve as the primary teaching aid. Its suite of text‑to‑image, code‑generation and data‑analysis features allows students to experiment with real‑world AI applications in a controlled classroom environment, moving beyond theoretical lessons to hands‑on projects such as building simple chatbots or visual‑content generators.

To ensure teachers can effectively incorporate the new tools, the ministry has scheduled intensive professional‑development workshops. Educators will learn how to embed Gemini’s capabilities into existing science and computer‑technology curricula, while also receiving guidance on ethical AI use and data privacy—issues that have become increasingly salient in South Asia’s digital transformation.

The initiative reflects Pakistan’s broader strategy to close the digital‑skills gap that hampers its burgeoning software and outsourcing sectors. Previous ICT reforms have struggled with limited resources and uneven access; by leveraging a cloud‑based platform, the government hopes to standardise AI exposure across urban and rural classrooms alike, ultimately creating a pipeline of locally trained talent for both domestic startups and multinational firms.

Nevertheless, successful implementation will depend on reliable internet connectivity, adequate hardware, and ongoing support for teachers. Stakeholders have called for a phased investment in school infrastructure to prevent disparities, emphasizing that without these foundations the ambitious curriculum could widen, rather than narrow, existing educational inequities.