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Zardari urges ethical AI use to boost tourism

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Mian, B. (2026, September 27). Zardari urges ethical AI use to boost tourism. Dawn. https://www.dawn.com/news/2032944/zardari-urges-ethical-ai-use-to-boost-tourism

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President Asif Ali Zardari of Pakistan emphasized the importance of ethical use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence to enhance tourism during his World Tourism Day address on September 27, 2026. He called for a balanced approach that integrates modern digital innovations with traditional values of hospitality and respect to boost local economies while preserving cultural heritage and environmental sustainability.

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Story summary

On World Tourism Day 2026, President Asif Ali Zardari called for ethical use of emerging technologies in tourism to boost local economies. Speaking from ISLAMABAD, he emphasized the importance of aligning digital advancements with responsible practices that respect cultural values and community benefits. This year’s theme, "Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism," highlights how technology is transforming travel planning and cultural experiences globally. Zardari stressed the need for these technological changes to be inclusive and beneficial for all stakeholders. He highlighted Pakistan's diverse landscapes, including its northern mountains and ancient Indus Valley civilizations, as key attractions that can attract international visitors when promoted responsibly through modern connectivity.

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Who wrote this

Bakhtawar Mian

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Topics

Gandhara ISLAMABAD Islamic Pakistan World Tourism Day 2026

Subjects

Zardari PERSON · 3× Pakistan GPE · 2× Asif Ali Zardari PERSON · 1× Dawn ORG · 1× Gandhara GPE · 1× ISLAMABAD GPE · 1× Islamic NORP · 1×

Narrative

Says digital technology is reshaping how people plan and experience travel This year’s theme, “Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism”, draws attention to the changes that technology and artificial intelligence are bringing to the way people plan their journeys, discover destinations and experience different cultures.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-27

2026-09-27 · Dawn

Zardari urges ethical AI use to boost tourism · assertive framing

Claims (10 extracted, 1 hedged)

President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the need to align emerging technologies with ethical tourism frameworks to empower local economies. asserted

Zardari → underscore → economies

In his message on the occasion of World Tourism Day 2026, President Zardari welcomed international visitors to explore Pakistan’s diverse landscapes, highlighting a forward-looking vision that blends modern connectivity with traditional values of hospitality. asserted

that → welcome → hospitality

“We have to develop a tourism sector that embraces innovation while remaining rooted in our values of hospitality, respect and responsibility,” President Zardari said. asserted

Zardari → have → hospitality

people → say → cultures

“We must ensure that these changes remain responsible, inclusive and beneficial to people and communities,” Mr Zardari said. asserted

Zardari → ensure → people

“Pakistan has a remarkable diversity of landscapes and experiences, from the mountains of the north and the ancient civilisations of the Indus Valley to our Islamic and Gandhara heritage, cities, deserts and coastal areas. asserted

Pakistan → have → heritage

Our greatest strength, however, remains the warmth and hospitality of our people,” he said. asserted

he → remain → people

According to the president, tourism can create livelihoods, support local businesses and open opportunities for young people and women. uncertain

tourism → accord → people

It can also bring economic activity to communities across the country. asserted

It → bring → country

“At the same time, we must protect our natural environment, cultural heritage and traditions for future generations,” he said. asserted

he → protect → generations