By Khawaja Hamza
Islamabad, The soft launch ceremony of the “First AI-Enabled Parliamentary System in the National Assembly of Pakistan and AI-Powered Digital Transformation of the Speaker’s Office for Smart & Efficient Legislation” was held today at Parliament House, Islamabad. The initiative has been launched under the leadership of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, in line with the vision of the Speaker National Assembly of Pakistan, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, and the Digital Nation Pakistan Vision.
Speaking on the occasion, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq stated that digitalization is a key driver of institutional efficiency and transparency. He noted that, in pursuit of a paperless Parliament, all Members have already been provided iPads, as the Parliament processes thousands of documents daily. He emphasized that complete digitalization will ultimately enable a fully paperless and digitally integrated Parliament. The Speaker also appreciated the continued support of the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication, National Information Technology Board(NITB) and underscored the need for sustained collaboration to further strengthen this transformation. He further thanked MNA Syeda Amnah Batool for spearheading and coordinating the initiative with dedication.
Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja lauded the initiative, terming it a significant and forward-looking step towards the complete digitalization of Pakistan. She reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the National Assembly in its journey towards a modern, technology-driven parliamentary system.
Chairman Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication/ Former Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haque also termed the initiative a milestone in the parliamentary history of Pakistan, stating that under the leadership of Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the National Assembly is steadily transforming itself into an AI-enabled Parliament. He further noted that in today’s knowledge-based economies, the digitalization of institutional processes is pivotal for enhancing efficiency, transparency, and effective governance.
The launch marks a major milestone in the ongoing digital transformation of Pakistan’s parliamentary ecosystem. It reflects the National Assembly’s commitment to modernizing legislative processes through innovation, efficiency, transparency, and the gradual transition towards a fully paperless working environment
Developed in liaison with the National Information Technology Board (NITB), under the coordination of MNA Syeda Amnah Batool—who was entrusted by the Honourable Speaker National Assembly to engage with NITB and chaired a series of consultative meetings focused on developing an integrated digital ecosystem for the Speaker’s Office—and under the guidance of Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, the initiative is designed to facilitate Members of the National Assembly in conducting the Business of the House in a more efficient, structured, and technology-enabled manner. It aims to improve access to parliamentary information, streamline workflow processes, and enhance coordination between different parliamentary functions, thereby supporting more informed and timely legislative decision-making.
This AI-Enabled Parliamentary System provides a highly secure, 100% on-premises AI platform developed exclusively for parliamentary use, ensuring complete data sovereignty. All parliamentary data is hosted within Pakistan and remains fully under the control and custody of the National Assembly, thereby strengthening institutional security, operational independence, and confidence in digital parliamentary processes. The initiative also represents a shift towards a modern parliamentary model where digital tools assist Members in carrying out legislative responsibilities with greater ease, speed, and accuracy, while strengthening institutional capacity and public service delivery.
Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 12 on responsible consumption and production, the initiative further supports the Government of Pakistan’s austerity measures through reduced reliance on paper-based processes and improved resource efficiency. This development is widely seen as an important step towards building a smarter, more responsive, and digitally empowered Parliament of Pakistan that is better equipped to meet contemporary governance needs.
The ceremony was attended by Federal Minister for IT & Telecommunication Ms. Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Former Minister for IT & Chairman Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Amin-ul-Haque, Parliamentarians, senior officials of the National Information Technology Board (NITB), members of civil society, media representatives, and other distinguished guests.
