PTCL to run educational channels

KARACHI: The Ministry of Federal Education and Vocational Training (MoFEPT) and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) have signed an agreement for the provision of 4 over-the-top (OTT) educational channels to offer educational content to students …

PTCL to run educational channels

KARACHI: The Ministry of Federal Education and Vocational Training (MoFEPT) and Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) have signed an agreement for the provision of 4 over-the-top (OTT) educational channels to offer educational content to students across the country , a statement said Thursday.

The channels would boost accessibility to quality educational content to foster learning and growth among students of different age groups, it added.

The pact was signed at a ceremony in Islamabad in the presence of MoFEPT Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain and other officials.

Under the agreement, PTCL will provide 4 channels to MOFEPT on its OTT Smart TV platform to offer live viewing and downloadable educational content to students across the country. The digital channels will be available at no cost nationwide.

According to MoFEPT, the initiative will help take a step towards digitizing the education system for greater efficiency and better learning.