Islamabad:
The Federal Cabinet has approved the Hajj policy by 2026 and the National Artificial Intelligence Policy (AI) by 2025, marking significant steps to digitize services and take advantage of technology to boost economic growth.
By chairing the cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the complete digitalization of the Hajj operation next year, with the aim of providing the best facilities for pilgrims. “All efforts will be made to guarantee the good provision of services to the Pilgrims of the Hajj,” he said.
Hajj 2026 policy includes a 70% government quota and a private sector share of 30%. It was stressed that, after problems with the private sector in the previous year, private companies will guarantee the participation of pilgrims who lost the Hajj in 2025.
A new third -party validation system for Hajj operations for government and private companies will be implemented, which guarantees transparency.
The policy also includes the assignment of 1,000 seats for cases of difficulties and real -time monitoring of payments and processes for pilgrims that opt for private companies.
In addition, a transparent selection process for Hajj assistants will be carried out through a test. The government also plans to provide mobile Sim cards, digital bracelets, quality adaptations and compensation for emergency situations. The Hajj mobile application of Pakistan will be improved for payment, training and complaint management.
Artificial intelligence
In the AI front, the prime minister highlighted the government’s approach in empowering young people and improving the economy through AI. The national policy of AI 2025 aims to improve public services, productivity and economic inclusion.
Politics will encourage the development of skills, training and access of AI for women and people with disabilities. The cabinet was informed about the world -expected revolution for 2030, with important financial impacts on the world economy.
The policy will include an innovation fund of AI and an AI risk fund to encourage private sector participation. The steps to increase the use of AI in public services, cyber security and environmental management are also covered in politics.
AI 2030 Objectives
In addition, 1 million trained professionals, 3,000 annual scholarships, 1,000 local products and 50,000 projects related to AI are attacked by 2030.
To supervise the implementation of the policy, the establishment of an AI council and an action plan was approved. The cabinet also ratified decisions made in the Cabinet Committees on privatization and legislation.
Sharif also recognized the damage caused by recent rains in several regions of the country, with the mountainous areas that suffer most. He directed that measures be taken to address the damage caused by these natural disasters.
The prime minister also praised the efforts of the Minister of Energy and his team, highlighting the successful negotiations with independent energy producers, which has resulted in billions of rupees in savings for the country.
Armed forces
While heading to the meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz also praised Pakistan’s armed forces for his contributions to the country’s security, highlighting his triumph in the war against India, which left the world amazed by Pakistan’s military skill.
