AI Use in Pakistan is now among the world leaders in public adoption, according to a global survey of 21 countries. The study places Pakistan fourth for the use of AI tools and shows strong public interest and growing commercial uptake.
The survey finds 26 percent of Pakistanis view AI very positively and 39 percent view it fairly positively. These results reflect high engagement with new tools and the wide availability of mobile and broadband services. AI Use in Pakistan is driven by mobile connectivity and by a fast-growing community of local developers and startups.
Experts and industry leaders say rapid adoption creates both opportunity and risk. They call for clear ethical guidelines and national policies that protect jobs and guide responsible use. A recent UNESCO dialogue on ethical AI brought together government, education, and technology stakeholders to discuss inclusive approaches and practical policy measures. Local initiatives such as native chatbots and language tools are also emerging.
Business surveys show that companies are using AI to cut routine tasks and to boost productivity. At the same time, firms report changes in hiring patterns. The P@SHA survey shows some organizations are reducing hiring in roles that AI currently automates while increasing demand for workers who can manage and oversee AI systems.
There are three pragmatic steps suggested by leaders. The initial step is to establish national ethics that will deal with fairness and accountability of data privacy. Second, make an investment in large-scale training to ensure that workers can operate AI tools in a safe and productive way. Third, promote domestic innovation and, at the same time, provide control and trust. These measures are geared towards ensuring a fast adoption translates to long-term economic benefits without abandoning the workers.
The Applicability of AI in Pakistan is a vivid chance to broaden the digital services and education. It also demands cautious policy and swift response to secure employment and also to instill confidence in the new technologies among the masses.