KARACHI, October 29, 2026 — Education specialists and stakeholders in Sindh have called for a dedicated budget and a formal provincial policy to strengthen science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics education in schools.
The proposals were discussed at a STEAM policy dialogue organised by the Sindh School Education and Literacy Department’s Reform Support Unit in collaboration with the Thar Education Alliance.
Participants said science education needed to become a regular part of classroom learning rather than remain largely dependent on annual exhibitions and science festivals.
The dialogue considered how activities introduced in 2017 could be developed into a sustained programme reaching more schools and students.
Teachers pointed to shortages of equipment, suitable learning spaces and the resources required for practical science activities.
Education specialists also called for improved teacher training, closer integration with the curriculum and greater cooperation among schools, universities, industry and science organisations.
Students and other participants stressed the value of giving young people opportunities to explore scientific ideas through experiments and practical projects.
Sindh Education Secretary Zahid Ali Abbasi welcomed the participants’ recommendations and expressed support for efforts to strengthen STEAM learning.
He also acknowledged the role of public-private partnerships in widening educational opportunities.
The dialogue included recognition of students and teachers who had taken part in the Islamabad Science Festival. Educational artificial-intelligence subscriptions were also distributed.
Those supporting the proposed policy believe sustained investment could help students build problem-solving, creative and technical skills.
The recommendations reflect growing interest in making practical science education available to more students across Sindh.