LAHORE – The Muslim Council of Elders attended the Karachi World Book Fair in Pakistan for the first time, which took place from December 18 to 22. During the event, the Council hosted a seminar titled “Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Responsibility of Religious and Educational Institutions.”
The symposium highlighted the growing impact of artificial intelligence on individuals and societies and stressed the responsibility of religious and educational institutions to define ethical and human frameworks for its use, ensuring that AI serves human values, preserves dignity, and promotes social responsibility.
Participants appreciated the Muslim Council of Elders’ efforts to promote the ethical use of artificial intelligence and its work, in collaboration with partners, to develop guiding standards that prevent misuse, rights violations, and the spread of misinformation. The session included interactive discussions on ethical challenges related to AI applications and the importance of cooperation between AI developers and religious and educational institutions.
Students and researchers from various institutions in Pakistan attended the symposium and praised the Council’s initiatives to encourage meaningful dialogue on contemporary issues and to develop ethical frameworks aligned with human values.
The Muslim Council of Elders’ pavilion was also visited by the Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Dr. Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, and the Provincial Minister for Education and Literacy, Sindh, Syed Sardar Ali Shah, who appreciated the Council’s participation in the Karachi World Book Fair and its activities.
Syed Sardar Ali Shah honored the Muslim Council of Elders with a trophy in recognition of its role as the best international participant at the Karachi World Book Fair 2025.
