Rs1b earmarked for establishing NDC, DPA

“The objective of this initiative is to promote digital transformation.” says Aurangzeb

ISLAMABAD:

Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday announced allocation of Rs1 billion in the federal budget 2024-25 for establishing the National Digital Commission (NDC) and the Digital Pakistan Authority (DPA).

The minister, in his budget speech in the National Assembly, said, “the objective of this initiative is to promote digital transformation.”

He maintained that the government was fully focused on promoting the information technology sector, as with targeted investments, it had the potential to yield significant profits in a short time.