Pakistan will officially become a founding member of the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization during Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar’s visit to Shanghai, strengthening the country’s role in global AI governance.
Pakistan is poised to take a significant step in the global artificial intelligence landscape by becoming a founding member of the newly established World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organization (WAICO). Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar departed for Shanghai on Thursday for a two-day visit, where he will formally sign the agreement on Pakistan’s behalf.
The move underscores Pakistan’s commitment to expanding international cooperation in emerging technologies while playing a more active role in shaping global AI governance.
During his visit, Dar will participate in the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), a premier global forum that brings together world leaders, policymakers, technology companies, researchers and industry experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and innovation.
According to the Foreign Office, Pakistan will advocate for inclusive, transparent and responsible AI development, stressing that developing countries should have an equal voice in global AI policymaking. The country also aims to promote international collaboration in AI governance, digital innovation, research, knowledge sharing and capacity-building to help bridge the technological divide.
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