Minister for Defence Khwaja Muhammad Asif says Artificial Intelligence governance must be anchored in the legitimacy of the United Nations systems.
Speaking at the UN Security Council High-Level Open Debate on Artificial Intelligence and International Peace and Security in New York, he said we must ensure that AI is harnessed to promote peace and development.
Khwaja Asif said Pakistan welcomes the establishment of Annual Dialogue on AI governance along with the International Scientific Panel.
He said states must commit to measure, that prevent destabilizing use and pre-emptive incentives.
The Minister for Defence said UN Charter and international law must fully govern the development and use of AI Applications.
He said the developing countries must have the capacity, access and voice to shape AI governance.
Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has warned that future wars could become far more dangerous as the use of artificial intelligence in military systems accelerates, raising serious risks for global peace and stability.
The defence czar made these remarks while addressing a high-level debate on artificial intelligence (AI) on Wednesday.
“AI has simplified decision-making processes, but it has also created conditions where future wars may be significantly more dangerous,” Asif warned, urging all states to ensure that technological advances are harnessed under the UN Charter for the benefit of humanity.
The defence minister further said that Pakistan had introduced its first national AI policy earlier this year, reflecting the government’s commitment to responsible innovation while ensuring safeguards against misuse.
“[The] world must adopt collective measures to prevent an uncontrolled arms race in this domain,” he added.
“We must ensure that AI is harnessed to promote peace and development, not conflict and instability,” Khawaja Asif added.
The minister concluded his speech by reiterating that Pakistan remains committed to supporting international efforts aimed at balancing technological progress with the imperatives of global peace and stability.
