‘Quantum computing and Pakistan’s future’

This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “Quantum computing and Pakistan’s future” carried by the newspaper in recent days.

Recognizing these limitations does not diminish the promise of quantum computing. Rather, it places that promise within a practical framework. The technology should be viewed not as a near-term miracle solution to every national challenge, but as a potentially transformative capability that will require sustained preparation, realistic expectations, and long-term commitment.

Pakistan therefore should not wait passively for the technology to mature. The country should begin preparing now by investing in mathematics, physics, computer science, artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, and advanced research institutions.

Partnerships with global technology companies, universities, and quantum research centres should become national priorities. By the time practical quantum computing reaches maturity, Pakistan should be ready not merely to consume the technology but to participate in its development and application.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2026