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PM Shehbaz Calls for National Innovation Ecosystem to Advance Indigenous Robotics Technology
Sharif said the new initiatives will turn research into competitive technologies and jobs, while the venture fund aims to spur investment with $20 million.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif inaugurated the Indus RAS – Robotics and Autonomous Systems Expo 2026 in Islamabad, announcing the Spark and Elevate programs alongside a $20 million Pakistan Venture Fund.
- Sharif urged stakeholders to build a unified national innovation ecosystem, positioning technology as an engine for productivity and competitiveness rather than a secondary economic lever within the "Digital Nation Pakistan" framework.
- Demonstrating current progress, the premier noted Pakistan's armed forces have achieved 100% indigenization in simulators and more than 60% in drones under the dynamic leadership of Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir.
- Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja claimed ICT exports grew 21% this year, attributing the results to government policies creating an enabling environment for startups and investors.
- Sharif emphasized the robotics revolution must benefit all 250 million citizens, calling for clear ethical frameworks to ensure autonomous systems remain safe, transparent, and support farmers and underserved communities.
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PM launches robotics programme, announces $20m venture fund
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan's commitment to strengthening national sovereignty and defence through advanced technology, announcing the launch of the Spark and Elevate Programme for robotics and autonomous systems, along with the establishment of a $20 million Pakistan Venture Fund.
·Lahore, Pakistan
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