Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has released an AI-generated song dedicated to the youth of Pakistan, which has drawn online criticism. The song was shared on his X account and released by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives alongside URAAN Pakistan. URAAN Pakistan is the ministry’s initiative to spotlight and advance projects under the 5Es National Economic Transformation Plan. The song is based on a poem by Allama Iqbal and was accompanied by what critics have widely described as an AI-generated music video. “Under the vision of URAAN Pakistan, we are building a future driven by knowledge, technology, entrepreneurship and opportunity.