Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig

Mar

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Microchips and Macro Power – Rethinking Pakistan’s Chip Strategy

The character of warfare is undergoing a profound transformation. Modern battlefields are no longer defined solely by tanks, fighter jets, or missile systems; they are increasingly shaped by algorithms, computational speed, and microelectronic superiority. At the heart of this transformation lies semiconductor technology, which now serves as the foundational infrastructure for emerging military innovations, particularly artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing.

Sep

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Artificial Intelligence (AI), Pakistan

Health Intelligence and the Urgency of a National Health Security Policy for Pakistan

Pakistan is living through a painful paradox; technologies that could save thousands sit within reach even as climate shocks, infectious outbreaks and chronic neglect keep pushing more people to the edge.

Sep

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Artificial Intelligence (AI), Pakistan

Floods, Diseases, and Policy Gaps – Why Pakistan Must Rethink Health Security

Pakistan today stands at the intersection of policy ambition and climate-driven urgency.

Aug

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Artificial Intelligence (AI), Pakistan

Digital Colonialism and Pakistan – Reclaiming Our Technological Sovereignty

This new form of imperialism – digital colonialism – is rapidly reshaping global power dynamics, and Pakistan finds itself on the vulnerable end of this transformation.

Aug

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Artificial Intelligence (AI), Pakistan

National AI Policy – Bold Vision, Fragile Foundations

The Federal Cabinet’s formal approval of the long-awaited National Artificial Intelligence Policy 2025 is a defining moment in Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda. Framed as a vehicle to create a thriving AI ecosystem, the policy sets out measures for integrating AI into public governance, economic growth, and service delivery.

Jul

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Artificial Intelligence (AI), Pakistan

In the Shadow of Algorithms: Pakistan’s Strategic Stakes in the AI Era

Since the dawn of recorded history, major technological revolutions have shaped global power, restructured societies, and redefined the way states engage with each other. From the “Industrial Revolution” to the “Nuclear Age”, the relationship between technology and geopolitics has been clear and consequential.

Apr

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Geopolitics, India, Pakistan, Terrorism

Behind the Lines – Pakistan Exposes India’s State-Sponsored Terrorism

The aftermath of the recent Pahalgam attack in Kashmir, for which Indian officials quickly pointed fingers at Pakistan, has only deepened hostilities. India used the incident to bolster its anti-Pakistan narrative planned for isolating Islamabad on the international stage.

Apr

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Geopolitics, India, Pakistan

Echoes of War – How Indian Media Hysteria and Digital Disinformation Threaten South Asia’s Peace

Let’s recall our memories of a speech of a senior Pak Army official that he delivered as the chief guest at a military educational institution in Rawalpindi on India’s Republic Day in 2014, asserting that India poses no greater threat to Pakistan but extremism/terrorism does.

Apr

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Artificial Intelligence (AI), Pakistan

Pakistan in the AI Era: Policy Roadmap for Smarter Future

The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) marks a transformative period in human history, characterized by the integration of intelligent systems into various domains, including business, healthcare, security, and governance. As Pakistan navigates this rapidly evolving landscape, it must contend with both opportunities and challenges.

Mar

By Mirza Abdul Aleem Baig Artificial Intelligence (AI), Geopolitics

The Digital Arms Race and the New Cold War 4

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Quantum Computing (QC) are at the center of the strategic competition between the United States and China, shaping military capabilities, economic dominance, and techno-geopolitical influence in ways that will define the future of global power structures. This competition is not merely about technological progress but rather a battle for supremacy in national security, economic leadership, and military superiority.