National ( The cow news digital ) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to ensuring that no child in the province is deprived of basic education, stating that providing universal access to schooling remains a top priority of his administration.
Chairing an important meeting on education sector reforms in Peshawar, the chief minister reviewed ongoing initiatives aimed at improving the quality, accessibility, and inclusiveness of education across the province. Senior officials from the education department briefed the meeting on progress made under various reform programs and shared updates on current policy measures.
During the session, it was decided to accelerate efforts to enhance literacy rates, particularly in remote and underdeveloped areas. The government discussed the expansion of community-based schools in regions where formal educational facilities are limited or inaccessible. The proposal is aimed at reducing the number of out-of-school children and improving enrollment rates at the grassroots level.
The meeting also approved the extension of the double-shift school system to maximize the use of existing infrastructure and accommodate more students. In addition, the introduction of information technology and artificial intelligence courses in public schools was agreed upon as part of efforts to align education with modern global trends.
Chief Minister Afridi directed the concerned authorities to allocate funds amounting to 500 million rupees for the establishment of an interdisciplinary research center in the province. He emphasized that investment in research and innovation is essential for long-term educational and economic development.
He further instructed officials to convene follow-up meetings to finalize recommendations and convert proposed reforms into actionable policies. A coordination committee comprising relevant stakeholders will also be formed to ensure effective implementation of the reform agenda.
Speaking on the occasion, Afridi said that his government has focused extensively on education and healthcare over the past several months, and the results of these efforts are beginning to show positive outcomes. He reiterated that both sectors are directly linked to public welfare and human development.
The chief minister also expressed satisfaction over initiatives such as the e-transfer policy, uniform curriculum, semester system, teacher training programs, school-based assessment, virtual schooling, and AI-based courses. He stressed that the ultimate goal is to bring comprehensive transformation in the education sector and ensure equal opportunities for all children.
Afridi concluded that his government is working in line with a broader vision of investing in people, ensuring that every child in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has access to quality education without discrimination.
