Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja reaffirmed Pakistan's vision for an inclusive, interoperable, and development-oriented global AI ecosystem.

Speaking at the High-Level Governmental Plenary of the Global Dialogue on Artificial Intelligence Governance in Geneva, Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja reaffirmed Pakistan's vision for an inclusive, interoperable, and development-oriented global AI ecosystem.

The Minister highlighted that the benefits of AI can only be truly universal if we address the widening capability divide. She called for greater investment in digital infrastructure, AI talent, shared computing resources, open-source models, and stronger international cooperation to ensure that developing countries are equal partners in shaping the future of AI.

Pakistan also underscored that inclusion means more than participation—it means having a voice in writing the rules. AI governance must respect national priorities, cultural diversity, and the development aspirations of every country while remaining firmly anchored in multilateral cooperation under the United Nations.

The Minister also showcased Pakistan's progress through its National AI Policy, which places fairness, transparency, accountability, safety, and meaningful human oversight at the heart of AI deployment, alongside the upcoming National Data Governance Policy, designed to protect citizen data while enabling innovation.

As Pakistan continues to advance its digital transformation agenda, it remains committed to working with global partners to build an AI future that is open, trusted, and accessible to all.

"Without openness and collaboration, there is no fairness. Without fairness, there is no trust. And without trust, there can be no effective global governance of artificial intelligence."