Islamabad, 28 Apr, 2025: Pakistan’s Economic Potential is receiving renewed attention as advanced technologies in artificial intelligence (AI) open unprecedented opportunity to reform the economy, education, health and governance systems of the country.
Economic Renewal Across Traditional Sectors
More than 160 million young Pakistanis have a large pool of potential to positively shape innovation in areas such as agriculture, manufacturing, energy and services.
Agro-engineered AI solutions can help farmers in improving their crop yields by providing predictive tools and precision agriculture which can ultimately reduce food wastage.
Artificial intelligence capability integrated into drones is helping farmers to monitor climate change, determine soil quality and manage crops more efficiently.
Similarly, in the energy sector, AI solutions are being explored to improve electricity distribution systems, improve grid efficiency and enhance renewable power generation in the country.
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And in other industries, automation is being used to drive transformation to smart manufacturing which has automated systems to control production processes in real time and increase productivity and lower cost to enhance the operation efficiency, experts note.
Governance, Tax Reforms, and Infrastructure
AI is also being used by the Government of India to improve tax collection, monitoring of government expenditures and for investigating financial irregularities and fraud.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is beginning to use AI-based platforms to boost compliance with tax legislations and combat tax evasion. AI technology is thought to be a key factor to ensure effective use of national assets.
Support for this development will be a key requirement of robust digital infrastructure, organizations associated with the Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB).
Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) have been working on setting up the infrastructure of data driven innovative applications, reliable internet services, which are being regulated by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA).
Empowering Youth and Healthcare Innovation
The government and private sector have highlighted the urgency of updating educational programs to focus on critical thinking, creativity, and AI literacy.
Collaborative initiatives with global tech companies aim to offer practical learning experiences. Online learning platforms, coding boot camps, and vocational courses are helping young professionals prepare for a rapidly evolving job market.
AI-powered telemedicine services like Sehat Kahani has delivered better healthcare in rural areas, start-ups have been using AI to detect and control early diseases and supply chains in real-time that indirectly affect public health outcomes.
Strategic Alliances and Future Outlook
Pakistan’s Economic Potential is further augmented through strategic partnerships with countries in the Middle East and major international technology corporations.
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Which by positioning Pakistan as an ecosystem for technological development and technological innovation encourages foreign investment to boost growth in Pakistan and creates sustainable economic growth.
But there are still concerns, analysts say, that AI could serve as a lever for a long-deferred revival of Pakistan’s economy.
