Hello and Assalam-o-Alaikum!
I hope you are doing well. So today I want to talk about something that touches your phone, your photos, and your safety — artificial intelligence (AI). Right now, Pakistan is thinking about making special new laws just for AI. What does that mean for you and me? Let me explain in the simplest words.
What Happened? The Short Version
The government is considering new AI-specific laws for Pakistan. This comes after a rise in crimes linked to AI — like fake videos, voice cloning scams, and misuse of people’s photos. Officials discussed the idea around October 15, 2026, as they look at how other countries handle AI. I read the latest updates from News Brief PK, with background from The Express Tribune and ProPakistani. For more such stories, visit our News and Latest sections.
First, What Is AI? (Very Simple)
AI means computer programs that can learn and do smart things — like answering your questions (ChatGPT), making pictures from your words, or copying someone’s voice. It is very useful, but criminals can also misuse it. For example, criminals can now make a fake video of a real person saying things they never said. Scary, right? Therefore, we need laws.
Why Does Pakistan Need AI Laws Now?
Three big reasons:
1. AI crimes are growing: For example, police are seeing more cases of fake videos, online blackmail using AI-made pictures, and fraud calls with cloned voices. Lawmakers wrote the old laws before AI existed, so they do not cover these new tricks properly.
2. The government itself uses AI now: Also, just last month, the government told all its staff not to feed secret or sensitive data into AI apps — because foreign servers can store whatever you type into an AI chatbot. If the government is worried, ordinary citizens should be careful too.
3. Other countries are doing it: For example, Europe already has an AI law. Also, America and China are making rules. So Pakistan does not want to be left behind — especially because AI will decide many jobs and businesses of the future.
What Could the New Laws Include?
Nothing is final yet, but based on what officials are discussing and what other countries have done, the laws could include:
— Punishment for deepfakes: Making or sharing fake videos/photos of someone without permission could become a clear crime with jail time.
— Rules for companies: Also, companies selling AI products in Pakistan might need to register and follow safety rules.
— Protecting your data: Stronger rules about what AI apps can collect from you.
— Labelling AI content: Finally, AI-made pictures and videos might need a label saying “made by AI” so everyone can tell what is real.
What Should YOU Do Right Now?
But you do not need to wait for laws. Protect yourself today:
1. Never share personal photos or voice notes with strangers online.
2. If you get a scary call in a loved one’s voice asking for money, hang up and call them back on their real number — it could be a cloned voice.
3. Do not type passwords, bank details, or secret work documents into AI chatbots.
4. If someone blackmails you with a fake picture or video, go to the FIA Cybercrime helpline — do not pay, do not panic.
My Honest Take
The good side: It is good that Pakistan is thinking about this early. Also, clear laws protect innocent people and punish criminals who hide behind new technology.
The careful side: However, laws only help if officials enforce them fairly. They must punish criminals — not silence journalists, students, or ordinary people who criticise. So the details will matter more than the announcement.
What I will watch: the actual draft of the law when it comes. And I will read it and explain it to you in simple words, promise. Here at Pak Unfiltered, I will always explain technology stories like this — simply and honestly.
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Take care, and stay safe online! — Maryam
