TLDR: Telenor Pakistan recently hosted ‘AI Day’ at its Islamabad headquarters, an event dedicated to showcasing the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence. The initiative aimed to raise awareness, encourage dialogue, and provide practical insights into AI’s responsible application across various sectors. Key highlights included the launch of ‘AI Verse’ for employee upskilling, a panel discussion on AI’s role in Pakistan’s economic growth, and an ‘AI for Everyone’ session on prompt engineering. The event also featured an AI Expo with 10 ongoing projects and celebrated Telenor Pakistan’s ‘Project Thunder’ for winning the AI for Innovation category at the Telenor Group AI Awards.
Telenor Pakistan recently organized a comprehensive ‘AI Day’ at its 345 headquarters in Islamabad, an event designed to underscore the profound impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on industries, skill development, and society. The initiative brought together industry leaders, AI experts, and employees for a series of interactive sessions, awards, discussions, and an AI Expo, all focused on fostering innovation and future-ready skills within the Pakistani workforce.
A central component of AI Day was the launch of ‘AI Verse,’ an AI-focused learning pathway specifically crafted to equip Telenor Pakistan’s employees with essential skills for an AI-driven future. This commitment to internal capability building was further complemented by an ‘AI for Everyone’ introductory session, which provided practical insights into prompt engineering and accessible AI tools, aiming to simplify AI adoption across the organization.
The event’s agenda also featured a dynamic panel discussion where prominent industry leaders deliberated on AI’s pivotal role in accelerating Pakistan’s economic growth, alongside addressing the regulatory challenges inherent in its widespread implementation. This dialogue emphasized the importance of a balanced approach to AI integration, focusing on both its potential and its responsible deployment.
A significant highlight of the celebration was the AI Expo, which showcased 10 ongoing AI projects developed by Telenor Pakistan’s own teams. This exhibition provided a tangible demonstration of the company’s innovative spirit and practical application of AI solutions. Further solidifying its leadership in the AI domain, Telenor Pakistan’s ‘Project Thunder’ received top honors in the ‘AI for Innovation’ category at the Telenor Group AI Awards, recognized for its pioneering application of AI in energy management. The company also demonstrated strong engagement in the Telenor Group’s AI Hackathon, with 105 teams from Pakistan submitting ideas, marking the second-highest participation across the entire Group.
Fridjtof Rusten, CEO of Telenor Pakistan, articulated the broader vision behind these initiatives, stating, “AI is no longer a distant concept—it is here, reshaping industries, redefining skills, and transforming the way we live and work. For Pakistan, this is a tremendous opportunity to leapfrog into a digital-first future and unlock new pathways for progress. We are committed to harnessing AI not just to drive innovation, but to empower people, strengthen businesses, and contribute responsibly to a sustainable future.” He further emphasized Telenor’s belief in the ethical use of AI, advocating for transparency and alignment with human values, societal well-being, and inherent security to protect privacy.
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Through such initiatives, Telenor Pakistan continues to reinforce its position as a frontrunner in digital transformation, actively promoting collaboration between industry and talent, and preparing Pakistan’s workforce to embrace the opportunities presented by an AI-powered era.
