Pakistan in the AI race: big plans, little Preparation
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Platforms like NetMag Pakistan have pointed out that the country lags far behind powers such as the U.S., China, or India in terms of technological preparedness for artificial intelligence. Although official projects exist, such as the national AI policy, real-world implementation is limited. Meanwhile, social media platforms are proliferating with low-quality viral content, creating a dichotomy between aspiration and reality. NetMag Pakistan
Pakistan lags in AI, AI technology preparedness, superficial viral content.
International Cooperation and Future Outlook
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Although the outlook is challenging, there are encouraging signs:
• Participation of Pakistani companies in events such as AI Everything Global 2025, with delegations in Dubai interacting with giants like IBM or Intel, and technology exports reaching $3.2 billion in 2024 (Reddit).
• Projects in partnership with UNDP, the World Bank, and countries such as China and Singapore for piloting AI in agriculture, health, and smart cities.
With a strategic focus, Pakistan could become a relevant player in South Asia’s digital economy.
International AI cooperation with Pakistan, Pakistani IT exports, Pakistan’s technological projection.
Conclusion: Can it move from viral content to Real Innovation?
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Pakistan faces a crossroads between global expectations for its AI development and its domestic reality: a lack of funding, infrastructure, talent, and adequate legislation.
The impetus of PIAIC, the draft national policy, and some private initiatives show strong intentions. But without enforceability.
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