The Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecomidos Shaza Fatima Khawaja, reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to transparency and responsibility for digital platforms at a technology conference in Riyadh.
The 2025 jump, which was held in Riyadh from February 9 to 12, witnessed a “great meeting of business leaders, government officials and experts in paudi and Saudi technology,” according to a press release.
Speaking in a panel called “configuring the future of ethical AI: multilateral perspectives on governance and risk management”, the minister highlighted “the transformative impact of AI, urging multilateral cooperation and strong regulatory frameworks to ensure that The AI benefit all segments of society. “
He emphasized the importance of data privacy, security and equity in artificial intelligence systems (AI), asking global collaboration to establish models responsible for governance of AI that avoid discrimination and guarantee the same access to Digital opportunities.
The minister also emphasized to unite the digital division, particularly in developing nations, by promoting inclusive policies and capacity construction initiatives.
Khawaja advocated that AI was a tool for social empowerment, ensuring that its benefits extend beyond economic growth to create a more equitable digital future.
When addressing sustainability and responsibility, he urged the development of environmentally responsible, highlighting the need to minimize the carbon footprint of AI.
She reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to transparency and responsibility on digital platforms, advocating a global governance framework that guarantees the ethical deployment of AI while encouraging innovation.
Speaking about Pakistan’s strategy, the minister stressed the dedication of the government to develop a comprehensive AI policy that prioritizes technological progress together with ethical considerations.
She emphasized that Pakistan aims to take advantage of AI to improve public services, boost economic growth and build a sustainable digital ecosystem.
Shaza requested international cooperation to shape an inclusive, transparent and responsible future.
He encouraged governments, companies and technology leaders to work together to establish marks of global ethics that promote stability, innovation and sustainable progress.
The Minister of IT also recently transferred a bill called “the bill of Pakistan of the Digital Nation, 2024”, whose objective is to create a digital identity for citizens, to centralize social, economic and governance data, and Provide the transformation of Pakistan into a digital nation, enabling a digital society, digital economy and digital governance.
