Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a $1 billion national AI investment plan by 2030 at Indus AI Week 2026 in Islamabad, held Feb. 9–15. The initiative includes 1,000 fully funded AI PhD scholarships, AI education across federal schools including AJK, Gilgit‑Baltistan and remote Balochistan, training one million non‑IT professionals, and prioritizes agriculture and mining to boost productivity.
Key Points
- 1Announces $1 billion AI fund by 2030, plus 1,000 PhD scholarships and one million trainees
- 2Targets national inclusion by adding AI curriculum nationwide including AJK, Gilgit‑Baltistan and remote Balochistan
- 3Prioritizes agriculture and mining, signaling opportunities for AI deployment and sector-specific projects
Scoring Rationale
Major national investment and education commitments boost AI capacity; lacks granular implementation details and funding breakdown.
Sources
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