Pakistan Launches AI Seekho Initiative with Rs2.5m Prize Pool
Pakistan has officially launched 'AI Seekho 2026,' a nationwide artificial intelligence upskilling program featuring a Rs2.5 million prize pool. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of IT and Telecom, Google for Developers, Telenor, and Innovista. Designed to introduce citizens to hands-on learning via Google AI Studio and Antigravity, the program focuses on building AI-powered applications and practical solutions through hackathons. The launch aligns with Pakistan’s broader national AI roadmap, which declares AI a priority sector with a committed $1 billion investment by 2030. The government aims to transition from a services-led economy to an AI-powered growth model under the 'Digital Nation Pakistan' vision. Key components include introducing AI curricula in federal schools, providing 1,000 fully funded scholarships by 2030, and upskilling one million non-IT professionals. The initiative also emphasizes inclusion, notably through the 'AI for HER' program. Participants will gain access to economic opportunities via National Incubation Centres and global freelancing platforms. Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlighted the government's commitment to accessible AI training for Pakistani youth, aiming to transform the workforce into world-class creators.
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Pakistan Launches AI Seekho Initiative with Rs2.5m Prize Pool
Pakistan has officially launched 'AI Seekho 2026,' a nationwide artificial intelligence upskilling program featuring a Rs2.5 million prize pool. This initiative is a collaborative effort between the Ministry of IT and Telecom, Google for Developers, Telenor, and Innovista. Designed to introduce citizens to hands-on learning via Google AI Studio and Antigravity, the program focuses on building AI-powered applications and practical solutions through hackathons. The launch aligns with Pakistan’s broader national AI roadmap, which declares AI a priority sector with a committed $1 billion investment by 2030. The government aims to transition from a services-led economy to an AI-powered growth model under the 'Digital Nation Pakistan' vision. Key components include introducing AI curricula in federal schools, providing 1,000 fully funded scholarships by 2030, and upskilling one million non-IT professionals. The initiative also emphasizes inclusion, notably through the 'AI for HER' program. Participants will gain access to economic opportunities via National Incubation Centres and global freelancing platforms. Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja highlighted the government's commitment to accessible AI training for Pakistani youth, aiming to transform the workforce into world-class creators.
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