Pakistan has launched a plan to develop an artificial intelligence-based operating system for government functions, aiming to modernize public administration and improve efficiency.

The Pakistan Digital Authority has initiated work on a Cognitive Government Operating System, designed to transform how government departments operate by integrating AI into core processes.

The initiative is being carried out with support from the Ministry of Information Technology, which has shortlisted international consultants to help design the system.

The goal is to review existing governance structures and rebuild them into a streamlined digital framework. Officials said the new system will move away from traditional departmental structures and instead focus on core functions, enabling simpler workflows and reducing duplication.

Artificial intelligence tools will be used to redesign processes and improve coordination across departments.

The proposed system will also include simulations and practical use cases to demonstrate how AI can support decision making at higher levels of government.

It aims to create a unified digital framework for managing operations and improving policy execution. The project is planned as a short term strategic exercise that will produce a roadmap for phased implementation.

Authorities believe the initiative will lay the foundation for next generation digital governance and support Pakistan’s broader digital transformation efforts.