In the winding corridors of our schools, whether in Karachi, Lahore, or a remote village in Sindh or Balochistan, echoes of chalk on slate and the crack of old benches still dominate the classroom. As a teacher-mentor, I often reflect on the immense pressures our children face: cramming for board exams, rote learning, large class sizes, and limited time with overworked teachers. Now, as artificial intelligence (AI) begins to infiltrate global classrooms, the question arises: Could AI transform education in Pakistan and if so, how?
In this article, I explore the promise and the perils of AI in Pakistani schools. I try to see it through the eyes of concerned parents, busy teachers, and hopeful students, rooted in South Asian realities.
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