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LAHORE, Aug 27 (APP):Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, on Wednesday stressed the need for adopting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to promote innovation, transparency and efficiency in public service sectors across the country.
Addressing the closing session of the third annual Public Policy Conference, on ‘Artifical Intelligence in Public Policy and Governance,’ organised by the National Institute of Public Policy (NIPP), here at the NSPP, the governor termed that AI a game-changing force in governance and policy implementation, especially in combating climate change and reforming administrative systems.
“Artificial Intelligence has revolutionized every aspect of modern life. We must harness this technology to bring efficiency, transparency and innovation to our public institutions,” he said.
Governor Saleem Haider called for enhanced investment in AI research and development.
“If we are to compete globally, we must invest in developing our AI capabilities,” he added.
The governor urged civil servants to serve with compassion and professionalism, stating that bureaucracy must rebuild public trust through character and conduct.
He shared recent initiatives to improve public accessibility to governance, including opening the Governor House to citizens and directing staff to maintain courteous interactions with visitors.
Sardar Saleem Haider remarked that politicians were the most scrutinized segment of society and emphasised distinguishing between individuals and broader political narratives.
The Governor concluded by emphasizing the need for close collaboration between the public sector and academic institutions to develop an effective national AI strategy aligned with Pakistan’s socio-economic needs.
Senior officials, scholars and AI experts attended the session, including NSPP Rector Dr Muhammad Jamil Afaqi and Dean NSPP Dr Naveed Elahi.