Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday unveiled three major initiatives in a single day to propel Sindh into the digital age, signaling an aggressive push to harness artificial intelligence (AI) for governance, education, and youth empowerment. The initiatives were launched in collaboration with tech giant Google and Tech Valley Pakistan.
Google Gemini AI Training for Cabinet and Bureaucrats
Presiding over an introductory and training session on Google Gemini AI at the Chief Minister’s House, CM Shah inaugurated a training programme for his cabinet members and senior bureaucrats. The session featured practical demonstrations by Google-certified master trainers, who walked participants through real-world applications of AI in policy formulation, data analysis, and administrative efficiency.
“Artificial intelligence is one of the most revolutionary technologies of our time,” CM Shah told the gathering, which included provincial ministers, advisors, special assistants, and senior officials. “Governments worldwide are rapidly adopting AI to improve decision-making, enhance public service delivery, and make governance more transparent, proactive, and accountable,” he added.
20,000 Google Career Certificate Scholarships
The chief minister also announced 20,000 Google Career Certificate scholarships for university students across the province. The scholarships aim to equip Sindh’s youth with globally competitive digital skills essential for the rapidly evolving global economy. The programme is part of the Google Career Certification Programme 2026.
First Google Gemini for Education Corner at NED University
CM Shah opened Sindh’s first Google Gemini for Education Corner at NED University of Engineering and Technology. The corner is designed to integrate emerging technologies into the education framework, providing students with hands-on experience in AI.
Memorandum of Understanding Signed
During the event, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the Department of Science and Information Technology, the Sindh Higher Education Commission, and Tech Valley Pakistan to formalize the collaboration. Officials described the initiatives as a “game-changer” for the province.
AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement
CM Shah struck a cautious note, emphasizing that AI should complement—not replace—human judgment. “Leadership, accountability, and public trust will always remain the responsibility of elected representatives and government institutions,” he asserted. He urged his cabinet colleagues to identify practical uses of AI that could revolutionize sectors ranging from health and education to agriculture, urban planning, finance, and law enforcement.
