IT Minister Meets with Google to Boost Pakistan’s AI Capabilities

Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, convened an important session with Google’s Regional AI Developer Ecosystem team. The discussion centered on reinforcing Pakistan’s artificial intelligence (AI) environment.

The primary goal of the assembly was to investigate collaborative avenues that could propel AI acceptance, enhance skill development, and stimulate innovation within Pakistan.

During the meeting, the Google team provided a summary to the minister regarding their current community-driven projects. These initiatives encompass Google Developer Groups (GDGs), TaleemAabaad, and various other endeavors aimed at nurturing local expertise.

Additionally, the federal minister engaged in a dedicated session with the N+1 team—a cohort of young Pakistani software developers who recently showcased Pakistan’s talent at the Google Solution Challenge held in the Philippines.

The minister lauded the team for securing a position in the global top 10, emphasizing that their accomplishment was a moment of national pride.

Minister Khawaja stated, “Pakistani youth are demonstrating their skills on an international scale. The government is dedicated to backing and enabling such individuals by offering suitable platforms and prospects.”

She also highlighted the importance of a robust, well-defined alliance between the Ministry of IT and Google. This partnership aims to guarantee sustained advancement in Pakistan’s digital and AI infrastructure.