Pakistan’s First AI-Health Convening Highlights Gaps in Digital Healthcare Infrastructure
Pakistan’s growing interest in artificial intelligence-driven healthcare came into focus on Friday as researchers, clinicians, policymakers, startup founders and public health experts gathered for the country’s first national convening focused on AI and health.
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Media Has Key Role in Building Public Understanding of Power Sector, Says Awais Leghari
Minister for Energy (Power Division) Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari emphasised the need for accurate and balanced reporting on Pakistan’s power sector, stating that misinformation and incomplete analyses often contribute to public misconceptions regarding electricity pricing, reforms, and sector performance.
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Experts Warn AI Could Deepen Inequality Without Digital Skills Push for Women in Pakistan
Experts at a Gender & Economy Conference warned that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) could either significantly expand economic opportunities for women or further deepen existing inequalities, depending on access to education and digital skills.
LUMS Collaborates with Allied Bank to Advance Robotics Innovation in Banking
The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), through its CHISEL Lab, has entered into a strategic research and development collaboration with Allied Bank to explore the potential of robotics and Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) in transforming banking experiences.
Connectivity, policy reforms Vital for Pakistan’s Tech Future: Senator Anusha Rahman
Pakistan must urgently modernise its regulatory frameworks while investing in connectivity infrastructure, including satellite internet, to unlock the full potential of artificial intelligence, blockchain and digital finance, Senator Anusha Rahman Khan said at the Leadership Summit on Blockchain and Digital Assets hosted by the LUMS Centre for Digital Assets Research (CeDAR).
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LUMS Recognised as Top Pakistani University in Multiple Subjects in QS Rankings 2026
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is ranked as the top Pakistani university in a range of subject areas in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026. It stands out as the leading business school in Pakistan and is among the few Pakistani universities placed in the 101–150 global band in a subject area,…
LUMS Awarded Major Grant to Establish Pakistan’s First National AI Hub, Launching with a Flagship Focus on Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has been awarded a major multi-year grant from the Gates Foundation to establish Pakistan’s first nationally coordinated Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub.
LUMS Energy Institute Technical Report Charts Pakistan’s Path to a Fully Decarbonised Electricity System by 2040
A new technical study released by the LUMS Energy Institute (LEI) concludes that Pakistan can transition to a clean and largely fossil-free electricity system by 2040 while maintaining affordability, reliability, and long-term energy security.
LUMS Policy Dialogue Calls for Evidence-Based Reforms in Girls’ Education and Minority Inclusion
A high-level policy dialogue at LUMS called for stronger evidence-based reforms to improve girls’ retention in middle school and enhance inclusion for children from religious minority backgrounds.
LUMS Reimagines Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Lost Toshakhāna in Groundbreaking Heritage Exhibition
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) has unveiled a landmark exhibition that brings back to public consciousness the lost treasures of Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s legendary toshakhāna (royal treasury). Titled “Maharaja Ranjit Singh’s Toshakhāna: The Material Splendour of 19th Century Punjab,” the exhibition re-examines Punjab’s royal material heritage through rigorous research, digital reconstruction, and immersive storytelling, offering audiences a rare window into the cultural and aesthetic life of the Lahore Darbār.