Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced the establishment of Pakistan’s first Artificial Intelligence (AI) University in Lahore. The prestigious institution will be located within the Nawaz Sharif IT City, a significant development in the country’s educational landscape.
The Chief Minister made this announcement during a ceremony honoring top-performing students from Punjab Boards. She emphasized that the AI University will offer advanced higher education and IT skills that are in high demand globally.
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This initiative follows the Punjab government’s approval of the IT City project earlier this year in March. The ambitious project, covering 853 acres (equivalent to 6,824 kanals), is strategically located near PKLI in Lahore and is set to become a major hub for technological innovation and education in the region.
Additionally, CM Maryam Nawaz unveiled an extensive scholarship program with a budget of Rs. 25 billion. This initiative is designed to provide talented students with access to education at some of the country’s most prestigious institutions, including LUMS, IBA, COMSATS, and FAST.
The Chief Minister highlighted the program’s potential to significantly reduce youth unemployment by equipping students with essential IT skills. She expressed confidence that graduates of this initiative will find jobs quickly, avoiding prolonged job searches.
