STEAM Policy Unit, Sindh

Top Performers on the STEAM School Journey - March 2026!
We are proud to celebrate the best schools leading the way to transforming classrooms with STEAM across Sindh. We are delighted to see 15 different districts appearing in the list for March 2026 ranking for the most number of approved activities!

We would like to recognise the hard work of the school focal persons, supporting teachers, HMs, and relevant district focal persons, helping these schools inch closer to their targets. Consistency, commitment, and quality in action — well done to all the standout schools.

A special mention to the school focal persons:
- Saira Tabassum, GBSS Ishat-ul-Quran - Korangi
- Huma Liaquat, GGHS Hudson - Mirpurkhas
- Satram Das, GBHS Malanhore Veena - Tharparkar
- Aamir Hussain, GHS Sanjar Bhatti - Qamber Shahdadkot
- Arfa Khatoon, GGSS Baldia C1 Landhi No. 2, Korangi
- Sadia Murk Hyderi, GGHS No.1 - Badin
- Rida Fatima, GGHSS Lakhi Ghulam Shah - Shikarpur
- Afshan Nawaz, GGHS Kashmore Colony-01, Kashmore
- Ashok Kumar, GBHS Sultanabad - Tando Allahyar
- Kamran Ahmed, GBHS Sardaroo Khoso - Kashmore
- Ghazala Kanwal, GGHSS Chambar - Tando Allahyar
- Amir Mumtaz, Campus BYJ GGSS - Karachi East
- Khalid Hussain Abbasi, GBHS Ghulam Mustafa Shah - Shaheed Benazirabad
- Saba Urooj, GGHS Mirzan Pur - Kashmore
- Aisha Binte Naeem, GGSS Mission Road - Karachi South

Truly they are !

On 7th February 2026, 47 post-primary government schools from different corners of the Hyderabad district came together at GBHSS Qasimabad for the , the year’s largest celebration of creativity, interdisciplinary problem-solving, and STEAM learning for post-primary schools in the district. 423 students, and 141 teachers competed across four challenges, pitching and presenting their projects on , , and .

For the challenge, girls from GGHS Unit No. 6 Latifabad built an "open tree library,” a sculpture where the branches were made from shopping bags and the leaves from pages of old books. The piece drew a connection between deforestation and the decline of reading and learning. They said that the forest cover in Pakistan has decreased to 3% and the majority of libraries in Sindh are not functional, pointing to problems of environmental degradation and lack of reading spaces in the country. Talking about the process of coming up with the idea of their gender inequality sculpture, the students of GGHS Mirza Qaleech Baig said: “Our brothers are allowed to go outside. We are not."

The students of GGELS Karan Khan Shoro showed a girl student studying in the 9th grade as their sculpture. They explained that since their school has classes until 8th grade only, the girls in their area are either married off or become bound to their homes after finishing middle school. Therefore, they want a higher secondary school in their area. For the teachers’ challenge , GGLSS Bachal Chandio Qasimabad proposed two classroom redesigns. The first was a U-shaped layout so that shy students wouldn't feel hidden or left out. The second involved rotating student groupings so that different students get to take the lead, not only the ones who usually do.

A distinguished panel of 33 judges from Da Vinci Art Studio & Gallery, University of Sindh, Mehran University of Engineering and Technology, ibex. Pakistan, DCAR, Systems Limited and other organizations evaluated the projects with rigour and admiration using the detailed challenge-wise rubrics prepared and provided by the STEAM Policy Unit, Sindh.

Notable attendees included Syed Rasool Bux Shah, Director STEDA; Mehmood Chohan, Divisional President GASTA, and Mumtaz Ali Khahro, Director DSE ES&HS Hyderabad Region. The district-level competition was organized by the District Education Office (Hyderabad), led by the DEO Aziz Rehman Dahot, DFP Muhammad Ahsan, and District Coordinator Oojala Tasneem, and was guided and supported by Asma Bhatti, Regional Focal Person for STEAM and Deputy Director (QA), DSE ES&HS Hyderabad Region.

Top Performers on the STEAM School Journey - February 2026!
We are proud to celebrate the best schools leading the way to transforming classrooms with STEAM across Sindh. We are delighted to see 09 different districts appearing in the top 15 in list for February 2026 ranking for the most number of approved activities! We would like to recognise the hard work of the school focal persons, supporting teachers, HMs, and relevant district focal persons, helping these schools inch closer to their targets. Consistency, commitment, and quality in action — well done to all these standout schools!

A special mention to the school focal persons:
- Wafa Abbas, GBHSS Tatri - Larkana
- Amir Mumtaz, Campus BYJ GGSS - Karachi East
- Khalid Hussain Abbasi, GBHS Ghulam Mustafa Shah - Shaheed Benazirabad
- Vasram Das, GBLSS Khakhanehar Rahim Ali - Tharparkar
- Naila, GGHS Jindodero - Shikarpur
- Shehzina Sabir, GGSS Meridian Press Quarter - Karachi East
- Shaista Khanum, Campus GGSS Junior Model No.1, PECHS-2 - Karachi East
- Tehmina Baloch, GBHS Agroville Colony - Badin
- Irfan Ali, GHS Adam Khan Panhwar - Jacobabad
- Saira Tabassum, GBSS Ishat-ul-Quran Campus - Karachi Korangi
- Kumari Jay Mala, GGES Dharmani Colony Mithi - Tharparkar
- Danish, GBLSS Mirzo Dalwani - Badin
- Laiba Fatima, GGSS New Ranchore Line - Karachi South
- Rabia Ali, GGLSS Unar Para Qila Area - Tando Allahyar
- Fiza, GGHSS Golarchi - Badin

Truly they are !

The district round hosted 1300+ participating students, teachers, judges, dignitaries, parents, media, and community members at their memorable and exciting celebration of their district's STEAM champions. Participants from the 15 qualified government schools came together to compete for the title of for the four challenges of : , , , and .

The projects put together by students and teachers did not only exhibit their bright intellect but also celebrated their creative imagination. Some of the most fun projects included creative models of safe, eco-friendly transport solutions featuring zero-carbon vehicle concepts aligned with sustainable development goals for the challenge. Additionally, students exhibited incredible foresight by demonstrating captivating live science fusion experiments that reflected their strong conceptual understanding.

A powerful, research-based 3D sculpture crafted by the boys of GBHS Sajanwari—a coastal belt school that traveled over 100 kilometers to participate—encapsulated the harsh realities of drought conditions, freshwater scarcity, and the endangerment of local flora and fauna. Another brilliant group presented creative models focusing on disaster risk management and safety. From budding artists, architects, engineers, to social scientists, Thatta had it all! These are secondary school students and teachers of Thatta, who are making a real-world impact!

Revered guests of the program, Deputy Director Quality Assurance DSE ES&HS & Regional Focal Person, Hyderabad Asma Bhatti, DHO Thatta Syed Safdar Ali Shah, Program Manager MERF Adam Malik, General Secretary PPP Thatta Imtiaz Qureshi, Chief Head Master GGHS Sujjawal Naseer Ahmed Memon, were left fascinated by the innovative critical research-based thinking, and real-world problem-solving that competing students and teachers demonstrated, remarking that such programs set a new benchmark for educational excellence.

Thatta STEAM Muqablo engaged and entertained for hours as a well-organized and disciplined event, concluding on a joyful cultural note with the traditional Ho Jamalo. We extend our warmest congratulations to the District team of Thatta STEAM Muqablo 2026, under the leadership of District Education Officer Huzoor Bux Khaskheli and District Focal Person for STEAM Zeeshan Asghar Palijo, for mobilizing district teams to execute such an inventive and knowledgeable group of students and teachers to compete in the program.

Earlier last month, more than 4000 students, teachers, and visitors congregated at the , a celebration of locally-inspired, interdisciplinary problem-solving and learning. The event featured 350 contestants - students and teachers - from 25 schools presenting fresh, creative ideas and solutions to .

Eager confident schoolchildren showcased their inventive ideas for fun playscapes they wanted to build in their schools, explaining the thought behind each feature to visitors ranging from the Deputy Commissioner to a visiting toddler. Some of the highlights of the Design a Playscape challenge in Badin included:

* A fantastic "Ninja Park" with an obstacle course inspired by Total Wipe-out and Floor is Lava, created by girls from GBHS Agrovel Campus Badin
* A park with tunnel slides, climbing walls, ninja rings, and a pool traverse, designed by a mixed team from GBLSS Nizamani Muhalla Matli
* Desi gym-inspired weightlifting rides, by boys from GBHSS Wali Muhammad Malkani
* A playscape built around the school mango tree, created by girls from GGHS Kapri Mori

A thirst for equity and justice was a theme in another challenge titled . Students were invited to comment on a change they envisioned through a sculpture, with the curious restriction of using only trash and no art supplies to build it. Early marriages, the practice of dowry, lack of access to education for girls and environmental pollution, were featured as things the young students wanted to change. For the challenge, students designed improved versions of rickshaws or bikes such as retractable steps for the elderly and added springs to improve rickshaw suspension for bumpy roads. Passionate teachers were competing too - presenting their recommendations for the challenge.

The district education leadership, championing in schools throughout the year and now having organised their 2nd successive annual , termed the STEAM Muqablo a revolution in the government school system.

"We have spent weeks organising this competition to ensure that both the competitors and the hundreds of visitors actively participate in this celebration of learning and creativity," added Anwar Parabi, District Education Officer - ES&HS Badin who, along with Muhammad Khan Samoon, District Focal Person for STEAM, were the proud hosts of the grand event.

A highlight of the event, specially compared to other districts, was the huge number of visitors, including children from 38 schools. Twenty judges from independent organisations, including the Environment Protection Agency Sindh, Sindh University Laar Campus, Badin, National Motorway, United Energy Pakistan Limited, Turkish Engineering Company, and the Ministry of Climate Change, Govt of Pakistan, evaluated the projects. Visitors left the event truly impressed by the students' thoughtfulness, research and creativity, noting that their teachers must have worked very hard to achieve the quality of their projects.

“The parents of our girl students were not allowing them to travel to this competition, but I personally visited their homes to convince them to send their champion children to participate and look how they are shining” shared Imran Khaskheli, a beaming teacher from Government Boys Lower Secondary School Nizamani Mohalla Matli, proudly supporting his students' sculpture of a trash-collecting robot. Many teachers and Principals shared similar stories, a testament to their commitment to advancing opportunities for their students.

Deputy Commissioner Badin Yasir Bhatti, General Secretary PPP Badin Dr Sajjad Chandio, District Election Commissioner Muhammad Hanif, as well as District Officers from the Information, Sports and Youth Departments attended the event. From SELD, Directorate School Education - ESHS Hyderabad Mumtaz Ali Khahro, Deputy Director Quality Assurance DSE ES&HS Hyderabad and Regional Focal Person STEAM Hyderabad Asma Bhatti, Deputy Directors ES&HS in Admin, Co-Curriculars and P&D Abdullah Mallah, Qurat-ul-ain and Sabahat Memon, DEO Tando Muhammad Khan Raja Nisar, DEO Primary Sanghar Taj Dahri, attended the event, along with other representatives from the district administration and officials from the education department.