Pakistan has approved its first National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, a significant initiative aimed at creating 3million jobs in the AI sector by 2030 and boosting the nation’s GDP by seven to twelve per cent.

Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima said on Saturday that the policy provides a complete roadmap for AI development, ensuring safe and responsible use of the technology while enabling Pakistan to compete in the global AI landscape.

She also noted that the initiative is designed not only to strengthen the domestic tech ecosystem but also to open opportunities for international collaboration, innovation, and economic growth.

Earlier on Wednesday, the federal cabinet approved the National AI Policy 2025. The policy aimed at establishing a comprehensive artificial intelligence ecosystem in Pakistan.

The cabinet granted its approval at a meeting in Islamabad chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif