Experts at a seminar on Digital Pakistan Vision 2047 have stressed the urgent need for collective national efforts to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) across diverse fields, highlighting its role in shaping Pakistan’s future competitiveness. The seminar, held at a local hotel, also marked the launch of an AI Center to advance discourse on AI adoption.
Former Senator Mian Atiq underscored that the future belongs to technology, calling AI vital not only for the IT sector but for every citizen. He urged the creation of modern platforms for youth to keep pace with global progress, stressing that Pakistan must protect its identity and dignity while addressing debt challenges.
Justice Syed Muhammad Anwar noted the strategic role of AI and IT in conflicts such as India-Pakistan tensions, pointing out that delayed adoption sometimes brings advantages. Referring to ChatGPT, he observed that transformational technologies can emerge even with minimal investment, emphasizing AI’s growing impact on human thinking and science.
Ammar Jaffri, founder of Digital Pakistan and former Additional Inspector General of FIA, highlighted how AI has revolutionized business, climate response, and governance worldwide, while Pakistan lags behind. He called for widespread youth education and workforce upskilling, urging the business community to help accelerate AI adoption.
Usman Shaukat, President of the Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, stressed that AI should be seen as an assistant, not a replacement for human intelligence. He affirmed the Chamber’s commitment to promoting AI-driven transformation in business and industry, requesting organizers to share policy recommendations to support Vision 2047 initiatives.
The seminar drew strong participation from law enforcement agencies, business leaders, professionals, media, and students, featuring panel discussions and Q&A sessions that reinforced AI’s critical role in Pakistan’s economic and social development.
