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Building a Competitive Digital Economy in Pakistan

Duration: 02:50 24 Sep 2025

Ikram Ul Haque Qureshi of Pakistan’s IT Ministry outlines a strategic roadmap for a Digital Nation. He discusses the impact of the AI Policy 2025 and the importance of creating a competitive market over long-term subsidies. By implementing robust cybersecurity laws and learning from global leaders like the People’s Republic of China, Pakistan aims to harness AI for critical sectors—including disaster prediction and smart agriculture—to drive economic growth and consumer benefits. Watch to learn how these new regulations will shape the country’s technological landscape.

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