Climate Change Minister Musadik Malik on Tuesday called for the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into climate governance and disaster risk management, saying the technology can significantly enhance Pakistan’s ability to predict, prevent and manage climate-related risks.
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Speaking at the National Artificial Intelligence Workshop in Islamabad, Malik highlighted AI’s predictive and preventive potential during a panel discussion, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Information.
“The most significant and impactful application of artificial intelligence lies in its predictive and preventive capabilities,” he said, noting that Pakistan faces serious challenges due to sparse and fragmented data, which complicates effective policymaking.
Malik stressed that AI-based modelling could help authorities design targeted interventions that maximise impact despite limited resources. He added that AI can serve as a watchdog by integrating multiple monitoring systems to identify climate vulnerabilities on the ground.
Such integration, he said, would allow early detection of potential disasters, enabling timely preventive action before large-scale damage occurs.
The remarks come as Pakistan hosts Indus AI Week, running until February 15, aimed at aligning policy direction, industry adoption, talent development and innovation under a unified framework. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced plans to invest $1 billion in AI by 2030 to modernise the country’s digital economy.
Malik also cautioned about the broader implications of AI’s rapid evolution, particularly the rise of AI agents. “AI agents are likely to replace certain jobs and functions,” he warned, urging careful integration of AI into public services alongside reskilling and reallocation of affected workers.
While acknowledging the immediate productivity gains technology can offer, the minister emphasised that sustainable progress depends on continuous innovation rather than one-time technological adoption.
