Abstract
This paper examines the theoretical approaches of educated people about the role of information technology in the development of education sector, with particular context of Pakistan. Quantitative (measured scale) variables and qualitative thematic variables generated from open-ended responses were analyzed by applying statistical measures, i.e. SPSS, to find out the outcomes. About 91.7% of the respondents signify information technology as vital for educational development; as information technology paves the way for the economic development of a society/state. The outcomes suggest organizing and publicizing an effective campaign to aware the people about the advantages of information technology for their well being and prosperity, ultimately.