ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday launched a cloud enablement program and startup fund to strengthen the national innovation ecosystem and promote a knowledge-based digital economy, the information technology (IT) ministry said.
The development comes amid Pakistan’s strategic shift toward adoption of advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and cybersecurity to transition into a knowledge-based economy.
In August, the country announced its first National AI Policy, a wide-ranging plan to develop AI infrastructure, train one million people in related skills and ensure responsible, ethical use of the technology in line with global standards.
Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said these initiatives will accelerate innovation, empower entrepreneurs and establish Pakistan as a key player on the global tech landscape.
“The launch of the Prime Minister’s Cloud Enablement Program, Pakistan Startup Fund, and BridgeStart Pakistan reflects our vision to empower startups, attract global investments and position Pakistan as a competitive force in the global digital economy,” she said.
