The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board has approved the inclusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as an extra subject. Students from Class 1 to Class 5 will study this subject. According to media reports, the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board has officially approved it. Schools across Punjab will introduce it in the 2027-28 academic year.
Punjab Approves AI Classes and Labs for Primary School Students
The decision to introduce AI is an important step in improving Punjab’s education system. Children will have access to the basics of AI in schools for the first time. Officials believe that introducing AI at an early age will help children understand modern technology. For more on digital learning initiatives, read our coverage of the Binance Telenor Pakistan Blockchain Education partnership and its plans to promote blockchain skills and digital innovation in Pakistan.
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AI Labs and Modern Learning Facilities Planned
Moreover, the government is going to set up AI laboratories in all the primary schools in Punjab province. The AI labs will help students learn through practical activities instead of only reading books. The Punjab government also plans to build two AI schools in Lahore. The project is expected to cost Rs. 81 crore. These schools will teach Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, and advanced IT. They will also have smart classrooms, modern computer labs, and other digital learning facilities.
Teachers Will Receive AI Training
According to officials, introducing AI as a new subject also requires trained teachers. Many government schools do not have teachers with AI knowledge. To address this, the government plans to hire qualified teachers on a contract basis where needed. Officials are also considering a special AI training program for current teachers. The training will help them understand the new curriculum and improve their teaching skills before AI classes begin. Readers interested in education technology can also read our report on the Instructure Data Breach 2026 and its impact on student data security.
Program Will Be Introduced in Two Phases
AI education program would be started in two phases. In the first phase, AI will be introduced as a new subject for primary school students. It will become part of the regular school curriculum in Punjab. The second phase would include the upgrade of schools’ infrastructure. New AI labs and science labs will be constructed to provide students with hands-on experience using technology. According to officials, in case of any financial difficulties, schools will adopt an alternative strategy. In such circumstances, simple lessons on AI will be provided to the students as additions to existing science textbooks.
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Helping Students Build Future Skills
The Punjab government says this project will help students learn digital skills, AI, robotics, and modern technology. It aims to prepare them for future careers. These kinds of skills are believed to be very crucial as the technology will continue to evolve around the globe. Officials believe this project will improve technology-based education in Punjab. They also hope it will bring the province’s education system closer to international standards. The Punjab government plans to prepare students for future careers. It will do this through a modern curriculum, trained teachers, smart classrooms, and AI labs. News source eTimes Pakistan.
