Disrupted or Re Engineered? How AI Is Reshaping Pakistan’s Workforce

AI is neither hero nor villain—it’s a catalyst. In Pakistan, studies suggest up to 60% of routine jobs—from clerical roles to manufacturing operators—are at high risk of automation. That includes nearly half a million textile workers, warehouse staff, and customer-service agents.

Yet the picture on the ground is nuanced. While repetitive roles decline, demand for AI-savvy professionals—data analysts, machine learning engineers, and fintech innovators—is rising. Globally, AI is expected to create 170 million new jobs even as it displaces 92 million.

For Pakistan’s workforce—including young professionals and freelancers—the call to action is clear: upskill now. Government, academia, and finance firms must invest in reskilling: vocational training in AI, data science, automation, and digital finance. Otherwise, automation will deepen inequality—especially among women and rural workers already facing vulnerability

The choice isn’t to resist AI—it’s to harness it. For finance professionals, AI offers tools like machine‑learning based projections, automated FX and commodity analytics, and real-time data terminals. Adaptation isn’t optional—it’s essential.