Turbat University and (BELI) Host Interactive Session on AI Education and Future Human Skills
Posted on 18 Oct, 2026 - Published by
The University of Turbat (UoT), in collaboration with the Balochistan Emerging Leaders Initiative (BELI), organized an interactive session titled "Exploring AI Education: If AI Can Do the Work, What Should Humans Learn?" at the UoT Smart Classroom on October 16, 2026. Attended by faculty and students across various departments, the event examined the evolving AI landscape and the core human competencies required in an AI-driven world.
Addressing the audience as chief guest, Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Gul Hasan announced that the university will complete campus-wide digital automation by the end of December 2026. He affirmed that under the UoT Strategic Plan 2026-2030, the university is committed to promoting IT, AI, and skill-based education to empower youth as self-employed entrepreneurs and economic contributors. He extended his gratitude to BELI representatives, keynote speakers, faculty, and student participants.
Keynote speakers including Fulbright PhD scholar and UoT faculty member Mukhtar Hussain, Dr. Mazhar Mohsin, Balach Khan, and Head of the Computer Science Department Engr. Bilal-ur-Rehman highlighted the highlighted growing capabilities of AI systems, capabilities of Large Language Models (LLMs) and Natural Language Processing (NLP). They emphasized the role of universities in aligning classroom instruction with industry trends, research, and real-world applications while imparting technical competence and ethical responsibility.
The interactive discussion encouraged students to view AI as a collaborative tool rather than a competitor, focusing on critical thinking and adaptability. The session was moderated by Jansher Ameer, a UoT Computer Science student and Deputy CEO of BELI.
