Secret to country's development lies in AI and digitisation, PM Shehbaz stresses
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed that artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalisation could improve Pakistan’s trade, exports and other areas of development and called for effective implementation of the government’s strategic partnership with global marketing company Alibaba. The premier was chairing a meeting in Islamabad reviewing progress on the use of AI and…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and digitalization in Pakistan's development during a meeting in Islamabad on Wednesday. He stressed that AI and digitalization could enhance Pakistan's trade, exports, agricultural productivity, and public services. The premier also welcomed Alibaba's cooperation in facilitating agricultural exports to Chinese markets and implementing an AI-assisted cancer early-detection system.
The government has set targets to ensure that cooperation with Alibaba results in tangible outcomes, with relevant ministries instructed to complete necessary measures by November and submit progress reports. Progress in various sectors, including AI-based models for agriculture, track-and-trace technology for tobacco, and digital platforms for exporting citrus fruits and olives, was under review.
A two-year program to provide SMEs with access to international markets, training, and e-commerce opportunities was also discussed. The meeting reviewed advancements in developing a central data hub for the Federal Board of Revenue and a proposed AI-assisted cancer diagnosis pilot project. Pakistan expressed support for China's initiative to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) during Prime Minister Shehbaz's four-day visit to China in May. Pakistan became a founding member of WAICO in July.
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