Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja emphasized the government's focus on AI (AI) training in education and labor force. Radio Pakistan It was reported on Saturday.
The interest children show in AI tools has doubled over the past year, with businesses hiring on a large scale, according to the report. However, experts warned that AI development should not be guided by market power alone, and stressed its regulations.
Khawaja met with Google's regional AI developer ecosystem and community team on Friday to explore strategic collaborations that will advance Pakistan's AI landscape.
In the policy discussion, the Minister emphasized the government's strategic focus on AI training across three key domains of mainstream education from kindergarten to university. Workforce development, including freelancers. and industrial innovation.
According to Radio PakistanMinister also highlighted the need for comprehensive access to tools such as the AI Seekho program, sandbox environments, and cloud credits.
Meanwhile, the Google team provided an overview of the region's developer ecosystem. It highlighted the contributions of Google Developers Group, community-based AI initiatives, and impactful platforms like TaleEmabad.
According to the state-run, the minister called for deeper cooperation between Google and the Ministry of IT & Telecommunications and the Ministry of Telecommunications, as well as effective integration into Pakistan's global AI ecosystem. PTV.
Islamabad will host Google I/O Extended, a global series of community-driven high-tech meetups for developers today and tomorrow. Lahore will hold a session on July 26th.
Earlier this week, Pakistani platform Socbyte launched the country's first AI-powered cybersecurity programme designed to provide important information to experts.
Last week, Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal called for integration into the national development strategy and announced the establishment of a National AI Fund to provide innovative ideas and financial support for pilot projects.
In June, the Ministry of Education and Google announced a “strategic collaboration” to improve access to education and support the development of a digital ecosystem for learning.
In March, the Sindh government, in partnership with Google and Tech Valley, announced over 30,000 Google Career Certimation Scholarships to empower young people with globally recognized digital skills across the state.
