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AI regulation in Pakistan

Source-linked · checked 11 Sep 2026 1 instrument · 0 binding

Overview

What is the current regulatory status?

Instruments on record: National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025 (2025, policy, adopted). Each is linked to its official source; human verification pending.

Binding rules versus guidance

Binding: none recorded. Strategy or guidance: National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025.

Key policy instruments

Pakistan Policy Adopted

National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025

Pakistan's first national AI policy, organised around six pillars: innovation ecosystem, awareness and readiness, secure AI, transformation of sectors, AI infrastructure, and international partnerships. It proposes a National AI Fund drawn from Ignite's R&D fund, centres of excellence, venture and innovation funds, regulatory sandboxes and KPIs, with an AI Council to oversee delivery. Targets include large-scale training of AI professionals and funded research projects.

Adopted 30 Jul 2025 Source-linked · checked 11 Sep 2026 Official source

Upcoming deadlines

No scheduled future dates recorded. Past milestones are listed on each policy page.

Latest changes

14 Aug 2025 Pakistan Routine

MoITT press release confirms National AI Policy 2025 approved

National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025 MoITT press release confirms National AI Policy 2025 approved Source-linked · checked 11 Sep 2026

How to use this information

Open the official source on each instrument before relying on any date or obligation.
Treat strategies and guidance as signals of coming regulation, not as binding requirements.

Official government and regulator sources

National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025
Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, Government of Pakistan · 2025-07-30 · Tier 1 source

Informational only, not legal advice. Verify every claim against the linked official sources and consult qualified counsel before acting.