Pakistan AI Centers of Excellence (Pak AI CoE)

From Karachi's 12-hub pilot to a 100-hub national AI skills and innovation grid.

Procurement models aligned with public rules

Large AI and computing projects must follow Pakistan Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules. Pak AI CoE is structured so that hardware, software, services and partnerships can be procured in transparent, competitive and auditable ways.

Procurement design principles

  • Clear separation between specification, evaluation and implementation roles.
  • Use of open standards and interoperable components to avoid lock-in