Tech Desk 
Aug 23, 2025
With an impressive uptick in content creation, the rise of short-form video platforms like TikTok has brought up new ways to learn and spark curiosity in young people across Pakistan.
While this form of electronic learning (e-learning) has been around us for a few years, the recent launch of TikTok’s dedicated Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) feed in Pakistan has boosted this trend.
What makes TikTok's STEM feed more engaging is that the educational content is available in Urdu and other regional languages. Humour, storytelling, and visuals add to the effortless comprehension of these videos, making learning fun.
Many students now purportedly turn to TikTok for quick exam tips, where creators simplify tough concepts. On such platforms, digital educators also build communities around topics like coding and climate change.
TikTok’s unique ability to personalise content based on user interests drives this change. As students engage with academic videos they enjoy, they discover more similar content, creating a cycle of self-paced learning.
When it works well, students gather learning moments throughout the day: a concept clarified on the bus, a formula remembered through a meme, or a quick recap before a quiz. Well-made videos often use animations and real-world examples to help information stick.
Ayesha Khan, a science teacher in Lahore, noted: “My students are excited by the short videos they watch online. They come to class eager to learn more about experiments or ideas they’ve seen. It’s wonderful to see their interest and motivation.”
For those wondering, bear in mind that TikTok is not there to replace traditional education but to expand where and how learning can happen.
