‘Chinese firm interested in Punjab’s IT sector’
LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, during her visit to China, had a meeting with high-level delegation of leading Chinese technology company Alibaba Cloud, which expressed a keen interest in Punjab’s IT sector. As per a press release on Sunday, the Alibaba Cloud officials appreciated Punjab’s AI-based governance initiatives. The meeting discussed the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in…
Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with an Alibaba Cloud delegation during her China visit, as reported on Sunday. The Chinese tech firm showed strong interest in the region’s IT sector, commending Punjab’s AI-driven governance efforts. Discussions centered on AI applications in agriculture, healthcare, socio-economic programs, and climate forecasting, with potential for AI integration into public services.
Nawaz highlighted the province’s commitment to integrating AI into governance, emphasizing the urgency of adopting such technologies rather than delaying. Punjab is currently constructing the world’s largest public-sector cancer hospital and is the first province to establish an AI policy. The chief minister proposed teaching AI to students in government schools, inspired by Beijing’s initiatives.
Nawaz affirmed Punjab’s position as a leader in the digital economy, boasting the fourth-largest young, skilled workforce. She disclosed that both government officials and provincial cabinet members had received AI training. Alibaba Cloud’s Senior Vice President Li Jiaping provided an overview of the company’s operations. The meeting also touched on supporting small and medium enterprises for overseas Pakistanis.
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