Pakistan, July 5 -- Federal Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday called for the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Pakistan's national development strategy, announcing a new national AI fund and sector-specific action plans.
Chairing a meeting of the National Task Force on AI, Ahsan Iqbal said AI adoption must be guided by cross-sectoral collaboration and alignment with the country's strategic priorities.
"AI adoption cannot be advanced in isolation and must instead be guided by cross-sectoral collaboration, in alignment with national priorities, and effective coordination across all relevant institutions," according to a statement by the Press Information Department (PID).
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