Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that Pakistani students will soon receive free training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) from Saudi Arabia. Speaking at the launch of the Prime Minister’s Youth Laptop Scheme 2025 in Islamabad, he said one lakh laptops are being distributed purely on merit to support the country’s most talented youth. The prime […]
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Pakistan, Meta join forces on digital trade and AI
ISLAMABAD – Meta is exploring partnership opportunities with Pakistan in digital trade, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence (AI). Rafael Frankel, Meta’s Director for Public Policy in South Asia, led a delegation that met Federal Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan. The discussion focused on boosting Pakistan’s digital economy and supporting its growing IT sector. Rana Ihsaan Afzal, […]
Elon Musk predicts AI and robots will replace human jobs
Tech billionaire Elon Musk — the founder of Tesla, SpaceX, and X (formerly Twitter) — has made a striking prediction about the future impact of artificial intelligence (AI). He believes that AI and robots will soon take over nearly all human jobs, reshaping global employment and society as a whole. Replying to a post on […]
Pakistan forms AI advisory panel to boost digital economy
The government of Pakistan has formed an expert advisory panel to lead artificial intelligence (AI) initiatives. This panel will help guide the country’s efforts to use AI for economic growth. The announcement came during a meeting on Saturday focused on AI promotion. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the meeting and set clear priorities for AI […]
Islamabad schools to introduce artificial intelligence learning
Students in Islamabad’s federal schools will now be introduced to artificial intelligence (AI) as part of their curriculum, marking a significant step toward modernizing education in Pakistan. The initiative aims to prepare young learners with essential digital skills that are becoming increasingly important in today’s fast-changing world. Authorities believe that incorporating AI at an early […]
Pakistan warns of AI weaponisation, urges UN to act now
Pakistan has warned the United Nations that artificial intelligence (AI), if left unregulated, could be weaponised and destabilise global peace. Speaking at a high-level UN Security Council debate, Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif stressed the urgent need for international rules. He said AI must be governed by the UN Charter and international law to prevent […]
World’s tallest dam powered by AI nears completion in China
China has built the world’s tallest dam using artificial intelligence (AI). Located in Xinjiang, the dam stands 247 meters tall. This height equals an 80-story building. The dam is a concrete-faced rock fill type, known for safety and cost efficiency. Its construction used advanced technologies like AI, digital twins, and blockchain. The Dashixia dam project […]
Finance minister pushes for AI and Crypto growth
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has urged Pakistan to speed up its adoption of new digital technologies. He highlighted the importance of blockchain, artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrency, and Web 3.0 for building a stronger economy. Speaking at a summit in Islamabad, he stressed that the country must not fall behind global trends in technology and […]
Supreme court calls for AI to end justice delays
The Supreme Court stressed the urgent need to use artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce delays in Pakistan’s courts. It said slow justice harms public trust and violates constitutional rights. Timely justice is essential to protect citizens and uphold the rule of law. The court issued a landmark judgment on a decade-old auction case that had […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia join hands to boost digital tech and global connectivity
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to enhance cooperation in emerging technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital infrastructure. This development came during a high-level meeting between Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja and Saudi Minister for Communications and Information Technology Engineer Abdullah Al-Swaha. A major highlight of the talks was […]