Pakistan will establish cutting-edge technological hubs to boost its economy.
In an effort to take advantage of the quick advancements in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, Pakistan intends to establish technological Centres of Excellence, including facilities devoted to quantum computing and nanotechnology, according to official media on Friday.
Planning and Development Minister Ahsan Iqbal made the announcement, stating that the government wants to put Pakistan in a position to compete in emerging technologies that are anticipated to spur economic growth and transform international businesses.
Applications for quantum computing, which processes information significantly more quickly than traditional computers by using the laws of quantum mechanics, range from materials science and climate modelling to complicated data processing and cryptography. Energy storage, electronics, and medicine all make extensive use of nanotechnology, which focusses on molecular engineering of materials.
Speaking at a ceremony in Islamabad, Iqbal predicted that nations that excel in robotics, quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and space technology would dominate the world economy in the ensuing decades.
According to Radio Pakistan, the minister stated in the speech that Pakistan’s attempts to keep pace with the swift developments in robotics, artificial intelligence, space exploration, and emerging technologies demonstrate the nation’s desire to actively contribute to the future.
“In order to improve the country’s economy, Ahsan Iqbal also declared that the government intends to create three Centres of Excellence, including a National Centre for Nanotechnology and a National Centre for Quantum Computing,” the statement continued.
He told the ceremony that efforts were being made to create a new Silicon Valley in Pakistan “to bring talent, research, and industry together under one roof in order to promote cross-fertilization of ideas and innovation.”
The minister also emphasised the role of technology in addressing climate concerns, pointing out that satellite systems are being used more and more globally for climate monitoring, early warning systems, and disaster management.
He added that more than 9,000 satellites currently orbit the Earth and are revolutionising how governments and economies function. Pakistan, one of the most climate-vulnerable nations in the world, can benefit from satellite technology to track weather patterns, manage floods, and improve disaster preparedness.
According to Radio Pakistan, Iqbal stated that the proposed centres would help Pakistan achieve its larger “Uraan Pakistan” vision, which emphasises digital development, energy and infrastructure, social fairness, environmental resilience, and exports.
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