Govt Announces AI Training Program for Remote Areas

For context, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) intends to expand the National AI Skills Program to rural, remote and underserved areas to train more young residents in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.

Key points

• More than 900, 000 training sessions were delivered through various DigiSkills courses during fiscal year 2025 to 2026.
• The proposed expansion intends to improve employment opportunities, promote digital inclusion and strengthen Pakistan's skills in artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing and related fields.
• According to a ministry document, the administration is already running training programs in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science and software development.
• The ministry has identified limited training facilities, poor connectivity, a shortage of qualified instructors and low awareness as key barriers to participation in underserved areas.
• The ministry may conduct a nationwide needs assessment to identify underserved regions and priority skills before preparing a phased expansion plan.

Notably, the proposed expansion intends to improve employment opportunities, promote digital inclusion and strengthen Pakistan's skills in artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing and related fields.

According to a ministry document, the administration is already running training programs in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data science and software development. While equipping 10, 000 trainers with emerging technology skills by 2027, under AI Policy 2025, the administration aims to train one million new and existing IT graduates in IT and related technologies over five years. Pakistan's AI Push Faces a Broadband and Power Difficulty.

Other initiatives include the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative, Google certification training for administration employees, the National AI Upskilling Program with Meta, DigiSkills, Code4AI and the National AI Innovation Hub. More than 900, 000 training sessions were delivered through various DigiSkills courses during fiscal year 2025 to 2026. Code4AI is planned to train 7, 500 individuals in AI driven full stack development and related technologies.

Notably, the ministry has identified limited training facilities, poor connectivity, a shortage of qualified instructors and low awareness as key barriers to participation in underserved areas. Proposed measures include regional training hubs, online and hybrid learning, partnerships with universities and industry, and scholarships and targeted backing for women and disadvantaged groups.

Notably, the ministry may conduct a nationwide needs assessment to identify underserved regions and priority skills before preparing a phased expansion plan. Other proposals include specialized courses in AI, blockchain, quantum computing, cybersecurity and cloud computing, alongside online learning platforms, mobile training facilities and regional technology centers. Stay Connected with ProPakistani.

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