Telenor Pakistan, in collaboration with Google, the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication Pakistan, and Innovista, has launched AI Seekho, a nationwide initiative aimed at empowering Pakistan’s creators, developers, and aspiring innovators to explore, learn, and build with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The initiative was formally introduced through a virtual kick-off event graced by Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Minister of IT & Telecommunication alongside leadership from Telenor Pakistan, Google, and Innovista. The event marked the launch of a nationwide movement focused on equipping individuals with future-ready AI skills, fostering innovation, and enabling participants across Pakistan to contribute to the country’s growing digital and innovation ecosystem.
Speaking at the virtual launch, Shaza Fatima Khawaja said, “Pakistani youth is simmering with talent and the Government of Pakistan is committed to ensuring that anyone who wants to learn should have access to trainings in Artificial Intelligence.”
AI Seekho 2026 is designed as a structured learning and innovation journey built around the Seekho, Banao, Jeeto approach, encouraging participants to move from learning AI concepts to building practical solutions and showcasing their creativity. The initiative focuses on hands-on experimentation, enabling participants to explore emerging AI capabilities, collaborate with peers, and develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges across different sectors.
The program will unfold in two phases, starting with an online learning and building challenge centered on Google AI Studio, followed by a physical and hybrid hackathon in May 2026 using Google Antigravity. Participants will gain access to guided learning resources, mentorship, free cloud credits, and opportunities to showcase their ideas, while competing for exclusive rewards and prizes from a pool of PKR 2.5 million. AI Seekho 2026 aims to equip Pakistan’s youth with practical AI skills and invites participants to register early and begin their AI learning journey with Google.
Participants can register here: goo.gle/aiseekho2026
Speaking about the initiative, CEO, Telenor Pakistan, Awais Vohra, said, Speaking about the initiative, CEO, Telenor Pakistan, Awais Vohra, said, “As we evolve beyond connectivity, AI Seekho reflects Telenor Pakistan’s commitment to enabling the country’s digital future through technological innovation and Artificial Intelligence. For a country like Pakistan where 65% of the population is under the age of 30 with 140+ million broadband users, this initiative is particularly powerful as it opens the doors of innovation for creators, developers, and aspiring innovators without limitations. At Telenor Pakistan, we are already translating AI into real-world impact — from helping farmers with smarter, data-driven insights to enhancing customer experiences and driving operational efficiency. Through AI Seekho, we aim to further empower individuals and communities with the skills and tools needed to build, innovate, and shape Pakistan’s digital future.”
Farhan Qureshi, Cluster Director (Pakistan and Frontier Markets), Google, said: “Google believes very strongly in the future of Pakistan. Through initiatives like AI Seekho, we are helping build the necessary capacity and speed for the local ecosystem. If we want to secure Pakistan’s digital future, we must commit to scaling AI skills, ensuring that our talent can continue to lead in the global freelance and gaming industries.”
Amit Vadi, Head of Community, Google Deepmind DevX, shared Google’s vision behind building cutting-edge top-tier AI tools: “At Google, being AI-first means being responsibility-first. Our mission is to ensure that whatever we build serves the global community safely. Building AI that benefits humanity is at the core of our DNA, ensuring that cutting-edge technology always meets the highest standards of safety and responsibility.”
Hisham Sarwar, CEO Innovista: “Pakistan is at a pivotal turning point. Having already established our excellence and a global reputation within the freelance economy, it is now time to evolve. Our goal is to translate that success into high-value innovation, ensuring Pakistan is recognized globally as an AI powerhouse. This is precisely why programs like AI Seekho are so critical—they provide the bridge from being a workforce to becoming world-class creators.”
AI Seekho marks another step in Telenor Pakistan’s ongoing efforts to drive digital empowerment, nurture local talent, and support Pakistan’s transition toward a knowledge-based digital economy, enabling individuals to play an active role in shaping the country’s digital future.
