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Pakistan Digital Authority: Building a Citizen-Centric Digital Future

https://www.fairobserver.com/business/technology/pakistan-digital-a...

Artificial intelligence: Promise and risk
AI is rapidly emerging as one of the most influential technologies of the 21st century, offering significant potential to improve efficiency, governance, education and economic opportunity. In Pakistan, this promise is already being explored in some institutional arenas. For example, courts and several provincial governments are beginning to experiment with AI tools to improve administrative efficiency, such as case management and document review, helping reduce bureaucratic delays and improve service delivery.

Alongside government adoption, regulators are actively considering how to govern AI in complex sectors like finance. The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and related bodies are engaged in drafting frameworks and guidelines that could govern how AI and algorithmic systems are used in the banking sector, with an emphasis on issues such as data security, fairness and transparency, aligning with broader digital policy priorities found in Pakistan’s national AI strategy discussions.

In the education sector, AI-driven technologies are reshaping traditional practices. Smart learning platforms, virtual tutors and automated assessment tools have begun to offer more personalized learning pathways for students and reduce routine administrative burdens for teachers. Studies show educators experiencing efficiency gains and improved engagement when using AI for lesson planning and content generation, though these benefits are highly uneven across contexts.

However, these technological advances are not evenly distributed. Persistent challenges such as inadequate digital infrastructure, limited internet access, uneven device availability and low levels of digital literacy continue to hinder equitable AI adoption across Pakistan’s education system and beyond. Research on digital inclusion highlights how rural and marginalized communities, in particular, remain disproportionately excluded from the advantages of AI, compounding existing inequalities rather than closing them.

Moreover, without robust governance, AI systems can pose real risks, from reinforcing biases or misinterpretations to exposing sensitive data if privacy safeguards are absent. Ethical considerations around algorithmic fairness and transparency are increasingly part of policy debates, especially as stakeholders call for frameworks that protect both citizens and institutions as AI becomes more widespread.



The Pakistan Digital Authority: A central role
The PDA is positioned as the principal institutional mechanism for translating the country’s digital vision into coordinated national action. Tasked with implementing the National Digital Master Plan, built upon the pillars of digital economy, digital society and digital governance, the Authority is responsible for aligning federal and provincial initiatives, formulating a National Data Strategy and establishing standards for cloud infrastructure and data interoperability. Through these functions, the PDA seeks to transform fragmented digital efforts into a unified and strategically directed national framework.

When effectively implemented, the PDA can integrate Pakistan’s diverse digital initiatives into a cohesive, future-ready system capable of delivering measurable social and economic benefits. Coordinated governance structures, interoperable data systems and standardized infrastructure can significantly enhance administrative efficiency, enable evidence-based policymaking and expand access to public services across regions.

Comment by Riaz Haq 2 hours ago

ADAM
@AdameMedia
BREAKING: 🚨 🇮🇳 🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇪🇺 AI WIPES OUT $50 BILLION from Indian OUTSOURCING companies

In 2026, so far:
Nifty IT is down 20.77%
TCS is down 19.95%.
Infosys is down 21%.
Wipro is down 24%.
HCL Tech is down 17%.

For nearly 30 years, global corporations relied on Indian firms for cheap labour.

AI capability is increasing, meaning work previously outsourced to Indian teams at lower cost can be outsourced to AI at an even lower cost.

I’ve seen this myself in my ten year white collar career at three SP500 companies. It’s only accelerated over time.

Market Research organisations warn that economies heavily dependent on white collar outsourcing could face disproportionate disruption as AI driven productivity accelerates.

India sits directly at the center of that transition.

https://x.com/AdameMedia/status/2026534748516925834?s=20

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