KP Govt Approves Funds for Education Reforms

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved significant education sector reforms, including a Rs. 500 million allocation for an Interdisciplinary Research Centre, following a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. These reforms aim to enhance literacy rates, improve access to education, and elevate the overall quality of learning across the province. Key initiatives include establishing community schools in underserved areas, expanding the double-shift school system, upgrading infrastructure, and introducing IT and AI courses in educational institutions to prepare students for modern demands. A dedicated coordination committee will be formed to ensure the effective implementation of these reforms, with the meeting attended by high-ranking officials including the PTI Secretary General and Provincial Minister for Education.