Pakistan Aims to Train 1 Million AI Professionals by 2030: What It Means for Students and Job Seekers
Pakistan has set itself a huge goal: train one million artificial intelligence (AI) professionals by 2030. Federal Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal repeated the target this week, and it is part of the country's first National AI Policy. Here is what it promises, the real challenges, and how you can prepare. What Was Announced? On Thursday, 5 November 2026, Ahsan Iqbal spoke at the Pakistan-Russia IT Collaboration forum in Islamabad. He said Pakistan aims to develop one million AI professionals by 2030, with seven new AI centres connecting research, skills training, startups, and industry. Pakistan produces more than 75,000 graduates every year, the minister said, and he wants that young talent turned into AI skills. The announcement fits into URAAN Pakistan, the plan to build a one-trillion-dollar economy by 2035. The National AI Policy 2025 in Numbers The target is not new. The federal cabinet approved Pakistan's first National AI Policy on 30 July 2025, chaired by Prime...