Digitization of Economy to Boost Public Convenience: PM

Islamabad: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed provincial governments including that of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir to fully cooperate with federal government for digitization and cashless economy. Chairing a weekly review meeting on cashless and digital economy in Islamabad, he said the federal government’s digitization transformation plan should be made more efficient with the cooperation of the provincial governments and their institutions so that the goals can be achieved within the stipulated time.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Prime Minister emphasized the importance of making meaningful consultations with all stakeholders a permanent part of the digitization plan. He highlighted that the digitization of the economy will help promote transparency and its basic premise is to provide convenience to the public without additional costs. The government is actively encouraging digital payments and digital transfer of funds through policy measures to support this initiative.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed on the progress regarding the digitization of the economy. It was noted that the National Digital Commission and Pakistan Digital Authority have been established, with necessary rules formulated to facilitate the digital transformation. The process of appointing the chairperson and members of the Pakistan Digital Authority is in its final stages, marking a significant step towards the implementation of the digitization agenda.