Current landscape, prospects and future challenges …
Pakistan has witnessed great acceptability towards AI both in public and private sectors equally.
Let’s consider capturing value from this transformational technology
This article explores the current Artificial Intelligence (AI) trends in Pakistan, the latest statistics on AI professionals, future projections, and diverse fields gaining grip.
As we move forward with the start of 2025, we see that the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, moving beyond just a tool to a collaborator in how we work and live. When seen especially from a redeeming angle, we find that AI is set to revolutionize industries all over the world. It means that from running on smaller devices to autonomous agents taking over tasks, AI will change industries altogether and daily life. And Pakistan is no exception.
As the global demand for AI professionals rises, Pakistan is already on track to emerging as a significant player in the AI landscape. It is witnessing a growing interest in AI, driven by advancements in technology, increased internet penetration, and a burgeoning startup ecosystem. Several universities and institutes are offering specialized AI programmes, and various initiatives are being launched to promote AI research and development.
Arguably, AI is evolving into a genuine partner in our work, lives, and education, and it is no longer only a tool. It serves as the connection between education, innovation, and the future workforce. Employers now worry more about an employee’s real abilities than their degree — a significant shift for workforce that is always changing due to the transition to competency-based positions. Furthermore, with sound governance, AI will be morally and human-centered in addition to intelligent.
In recent years, AI has sparked global interest from different professionals and sectors including technologists, innovators, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers. The past year witnessed record fundraising, and new venture activity focused on AI, with global AI-focused venture investment surpassing all other sectors combined. Helping Pakistan go a step ahead in AI and to take advantage of this vital emerging technology, we need to understand this global AI’s landscape.
According to rough estimates, the Global AI market value stood over $196 billion back in 2024 and projected to reach $1.8 trillion while its economic impact and potential contribution is most likely to touch $25.6 trillion by the end of 2030 as guessed by McKinsey & Company. As such, Pakistan has witnessed great acceptability towards AI both in public and private sectors equally.
On the other hand, Global AI Expos & Conferences, organized throughout Pakistan, on their way to discovering wide-range of expertise in diversified areas from EdTech to FinTech and Machine Learning to Aggrotech.
The Education Scenario International (ESI) predominantly stands apart as a pioneer and it has maintained its tradition to promote study destinations at home and abroad and earned wide acclaim and prestige by executing educational expos since 2001. Proudly, this Group has been awarded the ‘Best Education Expo Group’ company award in 2024 by the Corporate Vision UK.
Seeking the AI revolution in all corporate sectors, Education Scenario is organizing yet another “Annual Flagship AI event” in August 2025, which will provide a platform to various sectors to gather on a single platform in order to explore multi-sectorial business opportunities.
As of 2024, there were approximately 15,000 professionals working in the AI sector in Pakistan. This included data scientists, machine-learning engineers, AI researchers, and experts in the related fields. Over 50 universities and institutes across Pakistan now offer AI and data science programmes, contributing to the growing number of qualified professionals. There are over 200 AI-focused startups in Pakistan, working on innovative solutions in various domains such as healthcare, finance, agriculture, and education.
As such, the AI landscape in Pakistan is poised for remarkable growth, with an increasing number of professionals entering the field and diverse applications emerging across industries. As we look ahead, the potential for AI to transform key sectors and drive economic growth is immense. With continued investment in education, research, and innovation, Pakistan can establish itself as a significant player in the global AI arena.
