ISLAMABAD, July 29, 2026: The Federal Directorate of Education’s Digital Hub Connected Classrooms Project has been recognised as the Best Project in the Public Sector Innovation of the Year category.
According to a press release, the project was implemented under the leadership and guidance of Secretary Education Nadeem Mahbub.
The national-level award ceremony was organised by the Asian Development Bank and the Tech Advisory Forum. The awards were presented by Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja, who was the chief guest, along with a representative of the Asian Development Bank.
Distinguished government officials, development partners and leaders from the technology sector were also present at the ceremony.
The Digital Hub Connected Classrooms Project has connected classrooms through digital technology across educational institutions in Pakistan and Overseas Pakistani Schools. The initiative enables expert-led instruction, expands access to quality educational resources and supports equitable learning opportunities for students in both urban and rural schools.
The project has also strengthened teachers’ digital competencies and helped create a sustainable ecosystem for technology-enabled education.
The recognition reflects the continued commitment of the Ministry and the FDE to modernising education through innovative, technology-driven solutions. It also reinforces the vision of providing accessible, inclusive and high-quality education for every child in Pakistan.
