Artificial Intelligence (AI) has moved from being a topic primarily used by IT professionals and academics to becoming an emerging agenda in regional-level policy debates and discussions. This shift was evident during the 3rd Public Policy Conference, which was organised in the scenic campus of NSPP Lahore in late August 2025.

The central theme was “Artificial Intelligence in Public Policy and Governance”. This revered gathering was jointly organized by the National School of Public Policy (NSPP), Information Technology University (ITU), and the Shahid Javed Burki Institute of Public Policy (BIPP).

This event was embraced by a variety of participants, including government ministers, high-ranking government officials, academic scholars, professors, and policy professionals from across the country. A consistent message throughout the conference was conveyed that AI is no longer a theoretical concept but is actively transforming how institutions design policies, execute policies, and cope with challenges like climate variability and environmental disruptions.

Role of AI and Climate Change

Dr Musadik Malik, Federal Minister for Climate Change, in his opening address, underscored Pakistan’s need to swiftly adopt digital solutions. Since assuming charge in May, he has been commended for maneuvering data to inform climate-oriented decisions. He also pinpointed that Pakistan’s influence in international climate programs, such as COP, relies on its capability to provide precise and authentic climate data rather........

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