Bank Alfalah’s AlfaMall team conducted an engaging session at FAST National University to explore AI’s transformative role in reshaping the future of banking and eCommerce through innovation and collaboration.
IBA Karachi and TPS Worldwide conduct a workshop on Agentic AI, providing students with insights into intelligent systems, autonomy, and emerging technology trends.
Meta partners with Pakistan’s Ministry of IT and Telecommunication to promote AI literacy and digital transformation, introducing Urdu language support for Meta AI and launching programs for faculty training and government innovation.
Lahore Development Authority plans to implement an AI-based system for map submission and approval to eliminate human interference, reduce delays, and increase transparency in property approvals.
Pakistan Single Window has launched Khizer, an AI chatbot developed with Sybrid Private Limited, to provide 24/7 trade guidance and improve accessibility on PSW and TIPP platforms.
Imtiaz, Pakistan’s largest retail chain, partners with Acumen Media Intelligence to deploy the country’s first AI-powered localized media intelligence platform for real-time data-driven decision-making and enhanced customer experiences.
Nestlé plans to cut 16,000 jobs worldwide over the next two years, with most reductions in white-collar roles, as part of an automation and cost-efficiency strategy under its new CEO Philipp Navratil.
IBA CICT and Bank Alfalah organized an in-house training led by Dr. Faisal Iradat to equip professionals with the knowledge to responsibly implement Generative and Agentic AI in financial operations.
Askari Bank, led by President & CEO Zia Ijaz, joined Systems Limited for an exclusive AI Leadership Insights Session focused on responsible AI adoption to enhance customer experience, risk management, and operational efficiency.
MIT researchers release an updated version of SEAL, a self-adapting technique allowing large language models to autonomously fine-tune using synthetic data and reinforcement learning.
The World Economic Forum’s October 2025 briefing warns of “workslop” — the illusion of AI competence — as nations like Pakistan race to harness artificial intelligence amid fragile governance, rising infrastructure bets, and widening implementation gaps under the National AI Policy 2025.
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia partner to launch GO AI Hub in October 2025, enhancing cooperation in AI, data infrastructure, and digital innovation under Digital Nation Vision Pakistan.