Participants of the first batch of the International Artificial Intelligence Certification Program from National Defence University visited NICAT, where Ignite CEO Muhammad Bilal Abbasi briefed them on the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication's vision for a digitally empowered Pakistan and Ignite's flagship initiatives.

Ignite, the National Technology Fund, in collaboration with the Ministry of IT and Telecommunication, Future Synergy, and University of Sialkot, has successfully concluded an AI Bootcamp providing young Pakistanis with hands-on exposure to artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Punjab Office of AI, in collaboration with Paklaunch and Huawei, held its first networking event bringing together investors, diplomats, ministers, and international companies to discuss artificial intelligence collaboration and investment in Punjab.

Ignite has launched the first industry consultation under the Sovereign Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Initiative, aimed at strengthening Pakistan’s national AI ecosystem through collaboration.

Pakistan is accelerating artificial intelligence adoption in its startup ecosystem as NIC Karachi graduates 28 startups and reports over 440 incubated ventures, jobs, and investments.

NIC Islamabad hosted “AI in the Wild: Founders, Tools & Real Results,” featuring founders and industry leaders sharing real AI adoption journeys, workflows, challenges, and live deployment lessons in Pakistan’s startup ecosystem.

During Indus AI Week, NIC Karachi’s Project Director Syed Azfar Hussain appeared on ARY News to discuss Pakistan’s AI strategy, emphasizing skill augmentation, youth opportunities, and AI’s impact across industries under the Ministry of IT & Telecom leadership.

NIC Peshawar highlights Indus AI Week 2026, bringing together founders, developers, researchers, and tech enthusiasts to foster collaboration, learning, and AI-driven innovation across Pakistan.

NIC Karachi hosted an AI learning session for beginners in collaboration with Coursemon and Agrotechvision, focusing on hands-on skills and community building.