KARACHI – Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the Student Attendance Monitoring and Redress System (SAMRS) on Thursday, calling it a groundbreaking step toward technology-driven reform in Pakistan’s education sector.
Speaking at the launch event in Karachi, the chief minister said SAMRS is the country’s first integrated digital platform that connects student attendance with school facilities, teacher performance, and learning outcomes. He said the system will allow the government to make evidence-based decisions to tackle student challenges and improve education quality.
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The event was attended by Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah, World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar, and representatives from UNICEF, the Global Partnership for Education (GPE), the ADB, and the British Council. Murad Ali Shah shared that SAMRS has already been introduced in 600 schools across 12 districts, with plans to expand it to four more with UNICEF’s support.
He announced that the system will be institutionalised through a new policy framework to ensure its long-term sustainability. The chief minister also suggested linking SAMRS with health and social protection programs, such as child immunisation and nutrition initiatives, to create a holistic welfare model for students.
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Education Minister Sardar Shah described SAMRS as a transformative step combining attendance, performance, and infrastructure data to guide better education management. He added that with NADRA’s support, students’ identities are being verified through B-Form numbers to ensure inclusivity.
World Bank Country Director Bolormaa Amgaabazar praised the Sindh government’s leadership, saying the initiative was developed and implemented locally, reflecting the province’s strong commitment to improving public education.