AI Policy Stuck in Limbo as Implementation Lags Six Months After Approval

Six months after the federal cabinet approved Pakistan’s ambitious National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, the blueprint meant to steer the country into the global AI race remains largely confined to paper, with key institutional structures, funding mechanisms and provincial coordination still missing. Unveiled in July as a landmark roadmap, theContinue Reading

Government Proposes $1 Billion National AI Program, Rs70 Billion Digital Connectivity Plan

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has proposed two major technology initiatives under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) 2026–27, including a $1 billion National AI Ecosystem Development Program (NAIEDP) and a Rs70 billion Pakistan Digital Infrastructure Connectivity Plan, signaling an ambitious five-year push to transform the country’s digitalContinue Reading

Indus AI Week Kicks Off Nationwide with Islamabad Summit and Expo

ISLAMABAD: The inaugural Indus AI Week officially began nationwide with the Indus AI Summit and Innovation Expo in Islamabad, showcasing Pakistan’s push toward cutting-edge artificial intelligence and technology-driven solutions. The event, which brings together startups, public sector platforms, and global AI leaders, aims to highlight practical applications of AI whileContinue Reading

Google search removal AI nudes

Google has introduced a new feature that allows users to request the removal of non-consensual explicit images — including AI-generated deepfake nudes — from its Search results, as concerns grow over the misuse of artificial intelligence to create harmful content. The move comes amid a surge in AI tools capableContinue Reading