Pakistan Needs AI-enabled Workers, Not Just Experts: Gulmina Bilal
Pakistan must prepare not only artificial intelligence (AI) experts but also workers across different sectors to utilize the technology, said Chairperson of China Global Professional Certification (CGPTC) Gulmina Bilal Ahmed at the Pakistan Women Leadership and Policy Summit 2026.
AI Training Should Be Broader
"Why should AI training be limited only to programmers? Pakistan needs AI-enabled plumbers, electricians, technicians, farmers, teachers, nurses, and entrepreneurs," she emphasized.
Reskilling and New Skills
Gulmina, who also served as Chairperson of the National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) Pakistan, cited the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs Report 2025, which noted that by 2030, 39% of the skills required for existing jobs globally were expected to change or become obsolete, highlighting the need for reskilling and new skills.
Demographic Advantage
She noted that Pakistan’s young population is a major potential advantage in the global economy, but demographics alone cannot guarantee economic gains.
Panel Discussion
The discussion was moderated by Prof Dr Joharia Azhar and attended by Senator Sana Jamali, Kashmala Tariq, Dr Sonia Saleem.
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