Generated from the document text · 19 Aug 2026
The National AI Policy Consultation Draft V1 (2022) was the first public consultation draft of Pakistan's National AI Policy, issued by the Ministry of IT & Telecom. As a consultation draft, it was open for public feedback before finalization. This 2022 draft preceded the approved 2025 version of the policy. The document represents an early stage of Pakistan's policy framework for artificial intelligence and the digital economy. Without access to the full document text, specific provisions, sections, and regulatory details of this draft cannot be detailed.
Key questions answered
What is the current status of this consultation draft?
This consultation draft has been superseded by the approved National AI Policy of 2025. As a draft document from 2022, it was an early framework open for public consultation and feedback before finalization.
Is this draft document still relevant for understanding Pakistan's AI policy direction?
While superseded by the 2025 version, this 2022 draft provides historical context on the evolution of Pakistan's AI policy approach. The final 2025 policy would have incorporated or modified provisions from this consultation draft.
What was the public consultation process for this draft?
As a consultation draft, it was issued for public feedback by the Ministry of IT & Telecom. Specific consultation timelines, submission procedures, and stakeholder engagement mechanisms would have been detailed in the draft document itself.
How can member companies provide input on AI policy if this draft is no longer current?
Member companies should engage with the approved 2025 National AI Policy and provide feedback through ongoing Ministry of IT & Telecom stakeholder processes, P@SHA representations, and any subsequent policy review consultations.
What key areas did this AI policy draft likely address?
Based on the document metadata indicating focus on AI and Digital Economy, the draft likely addressed AI development strategy, technology adoption frameworks, regulatory considerations, and digital transformation support, though specific provisions cannot be confirmed without the full document text.
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