Published on, Sept. 15 -- September 15, 2025 1:04 AM

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a lived reality in higher education, and its impact is already staggering worldwide. A recent PwC report projects that AI could contribute as much as $15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Interestingly, Pakistan ranks among the top countries driving traffic to ChatGPT, though most users rely on its free version.

In Pakistan, particularly in the private sector, universities are racing to capitalize on the AI moment. New undergraduate and graduate programs in computer science now include explicit AI pathways, while short-term certification courses promise to "upgrade" the skills of professionals. Institutions proudly market themselves as p...