Karachi, Pakistan — The Aga Khan University (AKU) hosted a high-impact AI Strategy Roundtable, bringing together over 30 leading Chief Information Officers (CIOs) from across Pakistan to advance dialogue on AI policy, strategy, and implementation.
The event highlighted AKU’s leadership in AI through the sharing of its AI Policy Framework and practical strategy insights. The session opened with remarks from Dr. Stephen Lyon, Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, and Muhammad Fahd, Regional Director of ICT. They were joined by Azhar Nawaz, Group CDIO of Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC), who welcomed members of the CIO Executive Network to this important and collaborative session.
Dr. Zainab Samad, Chair of the Department of Medicine, presented AKU’s progress in data science and AI, followed by Shumail Khalid, Director of Data and Analytics, who outlined AKU’s strategic approach to scaling AI initiatives. A thought-provoking perspective was shared by Dr. Jameel Ahmed Khan, focusing on the role of AI in enhancing quality of life beyond 65. Participants engaged in a structured workshop to collaboratively identify priorities and recommendations for AI adoption in Pakistan.
In closing, Dr. Farhat Abbas, CEO of Aga Khan University Health System (Pakistan), emphasized the need for practical AI solutions to transform healthcare delivery. Shaukat Ali Khan, Advisor to the President of AKU, underscored the importance of collective innovation, advocating for leveraging data-driven solutions and scaling the “Best of Pakistan to the Rest of Pakistan.” The roundtable marked a significant step toward building a collaborative AI ecosystem to drive national impact.