{"id":68734,"date":"2026-09-24T07:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/?p=68734"},"modified":"2026-09-24T07:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T07:27:01","slug":"pakistan-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-advance-international-cooperation-in-the-area-of-artificial-intelligence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-reaffirms-its-commitment-to-advance-international-cooperation-in-the-area-of-artificial-intelligence\/","title":{"rendered":"Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to advance international cooperation in the area of Artificial Intelligence"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"td-paragraph-padding-0\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-68736\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pakistan-AI-Conference.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"332\" srcset=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pakistan-AI-Conference.jpg 500w, https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Pakistan-AI-Conference-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ISLAMABAD : 24 Sep 2026 &#8211; Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to advance international cooperation in the area of Artificial Intelligence and\u00a0 looks forward to working closely with member states in efforts to help bridge the global AI divide and promote equitable access to advance peace and development for all.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Deputy Prime Minister\/Foreign Minister of Pakistan Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar shared the vision of Pakistan at the Security Council Briefing on Artificial Intelligence and International Security.<\/p>\n<p>He said in his address :<\/p>\n<p>Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly transforming all areas of life with deep impact on societies, economies, and security. The opportunities are immense \u2013 but so are the challenges.<\/p>\n<p>AI\u2019s impact is sharply evident in the context of international and regional peace and stability. As a force multiplier and cross-cutting dual-use technology, AI is defining the new chapter of modern warfare.<\/p>\n<p>The debate has shifted markedly in recent times. Those at the vanguard of AI development have themselves acknowledged that the pace of development of new AI systems could outrun our ability to understand and control them. Some have called for the frontier to be paced cautiously in order to mitigate catastrophic risks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>He outlined the following five points:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>One,<\/strong> the foremost priority is to retain human judgement and control in all stages of AI design, development, and integration. Humans must remain in control to define structures of AI systems as well as to limit the speed and nature of its future capabilities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Two,<\/strong> we must ensure that AI does not become another facet of the ongoing arms race. Concerted efforts are required to erect the necessary guardrails, regulations, and governance frameworks. In the military domain, we need measures of restraint and confidence-building to address the risks of miscalculation and compressed decision-making.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Three,<\/strong> AI should not be a monopoly of a few actors. It should rather serve to address common challenges facing humanity. International collaboration in the development of AI is crucial to ensure that it is representative, comprehensive, transparent, and inclusive.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"wpz1JDI8EN\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/egypt-pakistan-saudi-arabia-and-turkiye-condemn-houthi-attacks-express-solidarity-with-and-support-for-yemen-sudan\/\">Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and T\u00fcrkiye Condemn Houthi Attacks | Express Solidarity with and Support for Yemen &#038; Sudan |<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Egypt, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and T\u00fcrkiye Condemn Houthi Attacks | Express Solidarity with and Support for Yemen &#038; Sudan |&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/egypt-pakistan-saudi-arabia-and-turkiye-condemn-houthi-attacks-express-solidarity-with-and-support-for-yemen-sudan\/embed\/#?secret=BJanwguLGG#?secret=wpz1JDI8EN\" data-secret=\"wpz1JDI8EN\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><strong>Four,<\/strong> AI is supercharging existing challenges such as misinformation, fake news, cyber-attacks, including on critical infrastructure by state and non-state actors. We must undertake concrete action to address the gaps and challenges that carry huge implications for peace and security.<\/p>\n<p>Five, unfortunately, rather than focusing on collective opportunities for our shared benefit, some are resorting to putting barriers to technology transfer. However, as witnessed in the case of other technologies, the democratization of AI would be realized eventually. Measures pursued in the name of safety must not become instruments of denial of technology.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan takes the call to pace the AI frontier seriously. We welcome the recognition that no single company or country can manage these risks alone, and that competitive pressures are driving a race that no one can win safely.<\/p>\n<p>But pacing must not become a new form of gatekeeping. If the speed of the frontier is set by a few, among a few, while others are held back through restrictions, today\u2019s asymmetries and divides would aggravate and a safety agenda would turn into a strategy of technological exclusion. The risks of uncontrolled AI would be borne by all; decisions on how to manage them cannot rest with a handful of companies or capitals.<\/p>\n<p>Therefore, it is critical to avoid fragmentation in AI development and governance. Discriminatory agendas and inequitable forums with select representation are not helpful. Importantly, all relevant issues concerning the development and deployment of AI as well as its broader implications should be taken up comprehensively in representative and inclusive forums with universal participation under the UN auspices. We welcome the convening of the first UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance this year in Geneva.<\/p>\n<p>Pakistan extends its support to all collaborative efforts at the international arena to reap the benefits of AI and address challenges in a cooperative manner. In this respect, we were happy to join as founding members of China\u2019s initiative of establishing the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO), as this represents a concrete step towards promoting the development of artificial intelligence, for good, and for all.<\/p>\n<p>For such a wide-ranging and fast-developing technology, confidence-building measures play a vital role in the maintenance of international and regional peace and security. Practical tools designed to reduce mistrust, prevent accidental escalation, and manage risks related to military and foundational AI systems are necessary for peace and stability.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"iJxsJ6Lk9r\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-may-2026\/\">Pakistan in the World \u2013 May &#8211; June  2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;Pakistan in the World \u2013 May &#8211; June  2026&#8221; &#8212; Pakistan In the World\" src=\"https:\/\/pakistanintheworld.pk\/live\/pakistan-in-the-world-may-2026\/embed\/#?secret=Ytl95OveKf#?secret=iJxsJ6Lk9r\" data-secret=\"iJxsJ6Lk9r\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD : 24 Sep 2026 &#8211; Pakistan reaffirms its commitment to advance international cooperation in the area of Artificial Intelligence and\u00a0 looks forward to working closely with member states in efforts to help bridge the global AI divide and promote equitable access to advance peace and development for all. 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