PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Education Department has announced a change in the schedule for the entry test for school admissions for the year 2026.
The test, which was set for March 7, 2026, will now take place on March 11, 2026 because of operational requirements.
The official announcement states that students who scored between 33 percent and 59 percent in their last semester at Winter Zone schools will experience test date changes.
The department has provided test rescheduling information to District Education Officers DEOs, Cluster Heads, supervisory staff, students, parents and teachers through official notices, social media and WhatsApp updates.
AI education now compulsory for all students across Pakistan
Earlier, the Higher Education Commission (HEC) has directed all public and private universities in Pakistan to establish a required three-credit Artificial Intelligence (AI) course, which they must teach to all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The HEC informed university leaders through its official letter that institutions must teach AI education because it has become an essential requirement for modern education needs.
The commission developed the course to help students acquire digital literacy skills and practical knowledge about ethical obligations, data security, open organizational practices and the societal consequences of artificial intelligence systems.
The letter explained that universities may offer the course as an elective subject, an interdisciplinary course, or a supporting subject within existing programs. The curriculum will cover basic AI concepts, its applications in various fields, ethical considerations, fairness, and accountability.
The universities will design their course materials according to their academic requirements.
The HEC announced that the mandatory AI course will be implemented in all degree programs starting from the upcoming fall semester.
