Karachi, Pakistan – 26 December, 2024 – In a groundbreaking move to transform education in Pakistan, Khan Academy, a global leader in free online learning, has officially launched Khan Academy Pakistan (KAP). The initiative promises to deliver high-quality, accessible, and personalized education to hundreds of thousands of teachers and millions of Pakistani students by leveraging cutting-edge AI technology.
The launch event, held at Marriott Hotel, brought together educators, policymakers, and corporate leaders to witness the unveiling of Khan Academy’s AI-powered learning tool, Khanmigo. Tailored to Pakistan’s unique educational landscape, Khanmigo offers personalized learning experiences for students and robust support for teachers, aiming to bridge the gaps in literacy, numeracy, and access to quality education across the nation.
“Education is the foundation for progress, and our mission has always been to make world-class learning accessible to everyone, everywhere.
Zeeshan Hasan, Amin Hashwani, Osman Rashid, and Naeem Zamindar
With Khan Academy Pakistan, we are bringing the power of AI to tackle the unique challenges faced by students and teachers here. Together, we can help unlock the incredible potential of Pakistan’s youth and inspire a brighter future for all,” said Sal Khan, Founder Khan Academy said via video.
“Khan Academy Pakistan is more than an initiative; it is a commitment to our children and our future. By integrating AI and localized content, we aim use Khanmigo to transform the educational landscape of Pakistan, ensuring that every child, regardless of their circumstances, has access to quality learning. This is a pivotal moment for education in Pakistan where it can leapfrog other nations, and I am honored to be part of this journey,” said Osman Rashid, Chairperson Khan Academy Pakistan.
“The launch of Khan Academy Pakistan marks a transformative step towards equitable education. Our mission is to empower students and teachers across the country with innovative tools that inspire learning and growth”. said Zeeshan Hasan, CEO of Khan Academy Pakistan. “We believe that by addressing educational inequities, we can create opportunities that pave the way for a prosperous and inclusive Pakistan,”
With a population of over 240 million and a significant portion of youth, Pakistan faces critical educational challenges, including high dropout rates and inadequate infrastructure. Khan Academy Pakistan’s approach focuses on: Localized Curriculum: Content aligned with Pakistan’s national education standards and available in Urdu and regional languages.
Teacher Empowerment: Tools and training for teachers to enhance classroom learning.
Low Income & Public Schools focus: KAP will focus on bringing Khanmigo to the widest student base in Pakistan to maximize impact.
For the initial pilot programme Khan Academy Pakistan will initially focus on supporting Teachers by utilizing Khanmigo as a teaching assistant. KAP has partnered with the following public education institutions: AKHUWAT, CARE Foundation, TCF, Foundation Public School, Education Trust Nasra School, Aga Khan University – Institute of Education Development, CFC, and Durbeen. Khan Academy Pakistan will be collaborating with other leading private school networks in the second round of Student Pilot in 2025.
Khanmigo is an AI-powered tool developed by Khan Academy to enhance student learning and support teachers. It acts as a personal tutor for students, providing personalized assistance and helping them understand complex concepts at their own pace. For teachers, Khanmigo offers valuable resources like automated lesson planning and personalized feedback tools, making it easier to manage classroom tasks and focus on student engagement. Overall, Khanmigo aims to improve the quality of education by making learning more accessible and teaching more efficient. Khanmigo is designed to be accessible on a wide range of devices, including laptops, tablets, and smartphones. This ensures that students from all backgrounds can benefit from its personalized learning support, regardless of their access to specific technology. By making Khanmigo available on various platforms and languages, Khan Academy aims to provide equitable educational opportunities to students everywhere.”
A collective of Pakistani diaspora and local leaders have collaborated to bring KAP to Pakistan. The board includes leading educationalists, technology entrepreneurs and business leaders who collectively seek to improve Pakistan’s future trajectory through improving learning for the masses. Board members include Osman Rashid, Naeem Zamindar, Amin Hashwani, Mir Ibrahim Rahman, Rehan Jalil, Mubarak Imam, Bilal Musharraf. KAP is funded by supportive Pakistanis from across the globe.
About Khan Academy:
Khan Academy is a non-profit organization providing free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere. With resources in multiple languages, Khan Academy reaches over 100 million users globally each year.
About Khan Academy Pakistan:
Khan Academy Pakistan (KAP) is an initiative dedicated to addressing Pakistan’s educational challenges through innovative AI-powered solutions, localized content, and teacher support systems. KAP is an initiative of Jaglot, a non-profit comprising of selective Pakistani diaspora and local business leaders who seek to bring positive change to Pakistan.
