ISLAMABAD: Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin Ul Haque said Artificial Intelligence (AI) use and its promotion in country is need of hour. 

In statement regarding introduction of first National Artificial Intelligence Policy in Pakistan, he said Pakistan has to progress in multiple fields in order to moving alongside digital world. Minister said draft of National Artificial Intelligence Policy has been uploaded on ministry’s website and is open for suggestions from masses.

He said Ministry of IT is going to set up Policy Committee comprising industry, academia and AI experts. He said 100,000 graduates will be given Artificial Intelligence training in next five years.

Syed Amin Ul Haque said both foreign and local investors will be encouraged to invest in AI research and development. He said that modern technology will be helpful in development of local industries. He said that readiness is vital to tackle challenges in technology field.

Published in The Daily National Courier, May, 25 2023

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