The declaration’s eight pillars reflect a mature understanding of what responsible AI governance should look like. Estonia’s success as a digital state demonstrates that size and resources are not the ultimate determinants of digital transformation vision, governance and execution are. Pakistan’s Digital Nation Act and the establishment of the Pakistan Digital Authority now provide the institutional backbone to translate vision into action. The Islamabad AI Declaration gives Pakistan a rare opportunity: to leapfrog from a late adopter to a principled, sovereign and innovative AI player. If backed by disciplined execution and sustained reform, it can become a cornerstone of national development in the digital age.

Source: The Patriot February 10, 2026 23:15 UTC