{
  "id": 19589068,
  "title": "Pakistan determined to turn AI revolution into opportunity, IT minister says at Margalla Dialogue 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/pakistan-determined-to-turn-ai-revolution-into-opportunity-it",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-12T02:42:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2043987/pakistan-determined-to-turn-ai-revolution-into-opportunity-it-minister-says-at-margalla-dialogue-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Pakistan is determined to harness the global technological revolution, particularly the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), as an opportunity for national growth and technological sovereignty, according to IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja. Addressing the second day of the Margalla Dialogue 2026, Khawaja emphasized that AI is expected to become a $4.8 trillion economic sector by 2033, impacting approximately 40% of the global workforce. The minister highlighted the transformative nature of technology across various sectors, including education, healthcare, finance, and national security. The critical question, she stressed, is who will guide this transformation and establish the values, identities, and realities of future societies.\n\nFormer national security adviser, retired Lt Gen Nasser Janjua, warned that Pakistan is now in the midst of global power dynamics, facing non-traditional security threats. He called for unconventional approaches to counter terrorism, including talks with insurgents in Balochistan and Afghanistan. Additionally, China's Charhar Institute professor Cheng Xizhong criticized Indian policymakers for their inflexibility, asserting that their actions could escalate future conflicts. While acknowledging Pakistan's openness to dialogue, Cheng criticized India's efforts to change the demographic makeup of Kashmir and its withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty.\n\nJapan's Economic Security Intelligence Lab head, Akira Igata, suggested that Pakistan's experience in dealing with terrorists could offer valuable lessons for Japan. He noted the increasing use of advanced technologies and AI by criminals and lawbreakers. Dr Rehan Tahir, Executive Director of the Pakistan Digital Authority, emphasized the importance of developing strong links and coordination between federal and provincial government databases to ensure improved service quality through authentic data processing. Meanwhile, retired Brig Dr Rashid Wali Janjua warned that AI would lead to new and lethal forms of warfare characterized by precision and speed, and that Pakistan had previously achieved success against India using an \"internet-centric kill chain.\"",
  "summary": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2043907",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}