PM orders provinces, GB, AJK to cooperate over digitization, cashless economy

Prime Minister 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, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Chairing a weekly review meeting on cashless and digital economy at PM House in Islamabad on Monday, PM Shehbaz Sharif 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.

The prime minister also directed to make meaningful consultations with all stakeholders a permanent part of this plan.

Shehbaz Sharif noted digitization of the economy will help promote transparency and its basic premise is to provide convenience to the public without additional costs.

He said the government is encouraging digital payments and digital transfer of funds through policy measures.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister was briefed about the progress regarding the digitization of the economy. It was briefed that the National Digital Commission and Pakistan Digital Authority have been established and necessary rules have been framed in this regard.

The meeting was informed that the process of appointing the chairperson and members of the Pakistan Digital Authority is in the final stages.

Reporter Awais Kiyani