Bano Qabil Pakistan

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

The voices that made the experience unforgettable!

Students share their experiences from Pakistan’s Largest AI Hackathon, where ideas turned into solutions, teamwork met technology, and young innovators stepped forward to shape the future.
From learning and networking to pitching real AI solutions, the Karachi Regional Round gave participants a platform to build, compete and grow.

This is what innovation looks like through the eyes of our students.

10/10/2026

Bano Qabil Graduation Ceremony was held in Peshawar, celebrating the achievements and accomplishments of the program’s graduates.

Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman (Patron-in-Chief Bano Qabil Pakistan) addressed the participants and highlighted the importance of equipping young people with market-relevant IT skills to create opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, and a prosperous Pakistan.

09/10/2026

Bano Qabil Graduation Ceremony Peshawar Press club

09/10/2026

Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan is proud to partner with LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship to host the Lahore Regional Round of the AI Hackathon by Alibaba Cloud × Bano Qabil.

Join Pakistan’s brightest young innovators as they take their AI solutions to the stage in the heart of Lahore.

08/10/2026

430 Teams | 6 AI Tracks | One Vision: AI for Pakistan’s Future

The Karachi Regional Round of the Alibaba Cloud AI Hackathon, presented by Bano Qabil, brought top emerging tech talent at NASTP Karachi.

Out of more than 16,000 nationwide applications, 430 teams from Karachi were selected to demonstrate working AI solutions. The teams developed and pitched innovative projects spanning Open Innovation, Healthcare, Education, Financial Inclusion, Smart Agriculture, and Urdu & Regional Language Technology. These prototypes were evaluated by esteemed jury panels comprising industry veterans from technology, banking, healthcare, and academia.

Beyond the hackathon itself, the event served as a collaborative hub for tech professionals, featuring insightful talks and panel discussions on the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity in Pakistan.

08/10/2026

A Bano Qabil IT Center has been established in Drosh, Lower Chitral, further extending the program's reach to deliver high-quality, in-demand technical training to the local community.

07/10/2026

A new Bano Qabil IT Lab has been launched in Booni, Upper Chitral, providing local youth with access to quality, free IT education and digital skills development opportunities.

05/10/2026

The AI Hackathon Regional Round is Coming to Islamabad!

Get ready for a full day of innovation, collaboration, and AI-powered problem-solving as the Bano Qabil × Alibaba Cloud AI Hackathon heads to Islamabad for its Regional Round.

📅 Saturday, 11 October 2026
📍 FAST NUCES, Islamabad Campus
⏰ 9 AM – 9 PM

Important: Participants must bring their original CNIC/B-Form and Event Pass.

Best of luck to all participating teams. Show us what you’ve built with AI!

05/10/2026

Every great developer, designer, and innovator started with a great teacher.

Ready to learn new skills? Register now at banoqabil.org