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Original element: local Pakistan angle: what the rollout means for Pakistani users on Free and Go plans, and for local businesses that can now buy ChatGPT ads in the Pakistani market, with internal links to our prior AI coverage in Pakistan.
OpenAI Expands ChatGPT Ads to Pakistan, Taking Total to 89 Countries
OpenAI announced on Wednesday that it is expanding advertising on ChatGPT to 26 more countries, including Pakistan, bringing the total to 89 markets. The expansion is the AI company’s biggest advertising push so far, as it builds a large ads business ahead of a potential initial public offering.
Dawn’s World section reported the announcement on Wednesday. The company began testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States earlier this year, and more than 100,000 advertisers have since run campaigns on the platform, according to OpenAI.
A wider map of new markets
The new wave adds 14 more Latin American countries, including Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru, following earlier launches in Mexico and Brazil. Ads are also launching across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
New Asian markets include Cambodia, Bangladesh and Pakistan. In Africa, Nigeria and South Africa are on the list, while Serbia and Ukraine are among the European additions.
Advertisers can access ChatGPT ads in these new markets through OpenAI’s technology partners, or buy directly through self-service access via Ads Manager, the company said. The two routes give large brands and smaller businesses a way into conversational advertising, whether they work through an agency partner or manage campaigns themselves.
What it means for users in Pakistan
For Pakistani users, the change is straightforward. People using ChatGPT’s Free and Go plans will start seeing advertisements in their conversations. Users on Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscriptions will keep an ad-free experience.
This matters in Pakistan because AI tools have found a wide audience here. Students use ChatGPT for study help, freelancers use it for client work, and companies are testing it in daily operations. AI adoption has been growing across Pakistan’s corporate sector, and Pakistani bloggers and freelancers already rely on AI writing tools in their work. A large share of that audience uses the free version, which means advertising will now reach deep into the local user base.
A new channel for Pakistani businesses
Pakistani brands also gain a new advertising channel. Businesses that want to reach users inside AI conversations can now buy ChatGPT ads for the Pakistani market through technology partners or through the self-service Ads Manager route. For local companies already spending on digital ads, conversational placement is a fresh format to test alongside search and social media.
A $1 billion advertising run rate
OpenAI said in August that its ads business had reached an annualised revenue run rate of $1 billion. The figure shows how quickly advertising has become a serious income stream for the company, alongside its paid subscriptions.
In September, OpenAI introduced AI-powered tools for advertisers and began testing business-sponsored agents with select advertisers in the United States. The tools are designed to help brands run and measure campaigns inside ChatGPT, and they signal how central advertising has become to the company’s plans.
Why the timing matters
Building a large advertising business before a possible IPO gives OpenAI a second revenue pillar. Subscriptions have carried the company so far, but advertising opens the door to income from the much larger base of free users who never pay.
OpenAI has been upgrading the ChatGPT experience steadily this year, and the platform has also faced legal scrutiny over its products. The ads expansion shows the company pressing ahead on the commercial front regardless.
For now, the rollout keeps a clear line between free and paid tiers. Ads will fund the free experience, while paying subscribers keep theirs clean. That split is likely to shape how millions of users in Pakistan and beyond experience the chatbot in the months ahead.
FAQs
Will I see ads on ChatGPT in Pakistan?
Yes, if you use the Free or Go plan. OpenAI has confirmed that ads will appear only on those tiers, and Pakistan is among the 26 new countries in the latest expansion.
Which ChatGPT plans stay ad-free?
Plus, Pro and Enterprise subscriptions remain ad-free. The ads expansion does not change the experience for paying subscribers.
How can businesses advertise on ChatGPT in Pakistan?
Advertisers can reach new markets through OpenAI’s technology partners, or get self-service access through Ads Manager. Pakistan is included in the latest expansion.
When did OpenAI start showing ads?
OpenAI began testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States earlier this year. More than 100,000 advertisers have run campaigns since then, and the company reported a $1 billion annualised revenue run rate in August.
