ISLAMABAD (Feb 10, 2026) - Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr Musadik Malik called for harnessing artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen disaster preparedness and improve monitoring of climate vulnerabilities, saying predictive technologies could help Pakistan better manage mounting climate risks.

Speaking at the National Artificial Intelligence Workshop in Islamabad, the minister said AI offered practical solutions to Pakistan’s longstanding challenge of fragmented and limited data, which often hampers effective policymaking.

“The most significant and impactful application of artificial intelligence lies in its predictive and preventive capabilities,” he said, according to a statement issued by the information ministry. “Through AI-based modelling, we can design interventions that create the maximum impact with 
limited resources.”

Dr Malik highlighted the role of AI in climate governance, public policy and disaster risk management, noting that integrating multiple technologies and monitoring systems could enable early identification of climate vulnerabilities on the ground.

He said AI could function as a “watchdog” by analysing real-time data and generating early warnings, allowing authorities to intervene before potential disasters escalate into major crises.

The remarks come a day after Pakistan launched Indus AI Week, which runs until Feb 15, aimed at aligning policy direction, industry adoption, talent development and innovation under a coordinated national framework. Addressing the opening session, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that the government would invest $1 billion in AI by 2030 to modernise the country’s digital economy.

Dr Malik, however, cautioned that while AI is driving a global technological revolution, its next phase,  particularly the emergence of autonomous AI agents, could have far-reaching implications for the labour market.

“AI agents are likely to replace certain jobs and functions,” he said, stressing the need for careful integration of AI into public service. “We must ensure timely and efficient reallocation and reskilling of affected human resources.”

The minister added that technology adoption alone could deliver short-term productivity gains, but sustained progress would depend on continuous innovation.

“One-time productivity can be achieved through technology adoption, but lasting progress requires innovation,” he said, underscoring the need for a forward-looking and responsible AI strategy in climate governance and public administration.

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