PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Science and Information Technology, Dr Shafqat Ayaz, has said that the provincial government’s E-Basta Project has entered its final stages, which will bring a digital revolution to the education system of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
“This project will not only provide educational facilities to students but will also offer parents and teachers a platform to directly monitor students’ performance,” he added.According to a handout, Dr Shafqat Ayaz stated that in the past, children had to carry heavy school bags, which caused both physical and mental stress. However, the E-Basta initiative will free students from this burden.
“Every student will be provided with a modern tablet containing all textbooks, lessons, lectures, and educational content. The tablet will be strictly limited to academic use, with no access to unnecessary or non-educational material. This way, students will remain fully focused on their studies,” he explained.
The special assistant added that parents’ role had been given special importance in this project. Each tablet will be equipped with a parental monitoring system through which parents will be able to track their children’s academic activities.
“Parents will be able to see how much time their child has spent on each subject, which lectures were attended, and how well the preparation is progressing. They will also have the facility to take tests directly through the tablet and review the results. This feature will strengthen the educational bond between parents and children and give parents peace of mind that their children are utilizing their time productively,” he added.
Dr Shafqat Ayaz said that the E-Basta Project would also be a great convenience for teachers. “Teachers will be able to assign homework and assignments online, assess student preparation, and access instant reports of student performance. This system will allow teachers to analyze each student’s progress individually, identify weaknesses, and provide guidance accordingly. As a result, individual student performance will improve, and the overall quality of education will rise significantly,” he elaborated.
Highlighting another key aspect, he said that the project would promote digital literacy among the youth. “In today’s world, where technology is rapidly becoming a part of every aspect of life, it has become essential to prepare children to adapt to modern tools and platforms. The E-Basta initiative will not only provide convenience in education but will also prepare students for the demands of the digital future,” he concluded.
Published in The News on September 23, 2025.
