FPCCI Calls for AI Skills and Youth Readiness for Pakistan’s Future Economy
FPCCI discusses AI governance and workforce readiness for Pakistan’s digital economy.
The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) held its 3rd Committee Meeting on AI and Governance in Lahore.
Sam Dada, Convener of the Central Standing Committee on National Economic Policies & Reforms, convened the meeting.
The session focused on preparing Pakistan’s youth and workforce for an AI-enabled economy.
FPCCI Regional Chairman and Vice President Zaki Aijaz chaired the meeting. It was held at the FPCCI Regional Office in Lahore.
Pakistan Must Prepare Its Workforce for AI
Sam Dada highlighted Pakistan’s young population as a major economic strength.
She said Pakistan must prepare its people to lead the AI transformation.
She also stressed the need to move beyond simply consuming AI tools.
According to Dada, Pakistan should develop AI creators, innovators and responsible users.
The discussion comes at an important time for the country’s economy. Pakistan has a population of 241.49 million.
Latest Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data shows a labour-force participation rate of 46.3%.
The unemployment rate stands at 7.1%. Internet usage has reached 57%.
These figures highlight both challenges and opportunities.
They also show the potential for digital and AI skills development.
AI Governance and Future of Work
The meeting examined several key areas linked to Pakistan’s digital future.
Participants discussed AI governance and workforce readiness. They also considered reskilling and upskilling programmes.
Digital inclusion remained another major area of discussion.
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The participants also examined ethical AI and data governance. AI entrepreneurship and future employment were also discussed.
These areas could play an important role in Pakistan’s economic transformation.
Better skills can help workers adapt to changing job requirements. They can also help businesses adopt new technologies.
Focus on Youth and Digital Skills
Pakistan’s young population offers a major opportunity for economic growth.
However, that opportunity depends on access to education and digital skills.
The committee stressed the importance of preparing workers for emerging technologies.
Reskilling can help existing workers adapt to new roles. Upskilling can also improve productivity across industries.
AI entrepreneurship could create additional opportunities for young Pakistanis.
It could also support the development of new technology-driven businesses.
FPCCI Platform for Economic Reform
The meeting brought together FPCCI leadership, committee members and other stakeholders.
Participants shared suggestions on AI policy and workforce development.
The discussions aimed to connect policy dialogue with practical reforms.
FPCCI continues to provide a platform for discussions on Pakistan’s economic priorities.
The latest meeting placed AI, digital skills and workforce readiness at the centre of that policy discussion.
The participants also expressed support for further dialogue on AI governance.
The focus remains on building an inclusive and technology-ready economy.
Such efforts could help Pakistan’s workforce respond to the changing demands of the global economy.
