PM orders upgrade of govt platforms

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed authorities to make all government digital platforms more effective and responsive to contemporary needs, emphasising the government's priority of facilitating citizens in accessing public services.

He chaired a review meeting on ongoing reforms at the National Information Technology Board (NITB) and the progress of Islamabad Technology Park's construction, PM Office Media Wing said in a statement.

The prime minister directed NITB to focus on providing citizens with easy, efficient, and modern digital services. He emphasised that all relevant institutions must work in a coordinated manner to ensure timely, transparent, and accessible digital services.

He noted that the transition of federal ministries to e-office systems was one of the most significant reforms to date and directed that its use be ensured across all subordinate departments and state-owned enterprises.

Ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Ahad Khan Cheema, Dr. Musadik Masood Malik, Shaza Fatima Khawaja and senior officials from relevant institutions attended.

The premier further asked the acceleration of digitization process in government institutions, including the digitalisation of records of all public properties at the earliest.

The meeting also reviewed progress on Islamabad Technology Park's construction.

Expressing displeasure over delays in the completion of Islamabad Technology Park, the prime minister directed that construction must be expedited and the park be made operational on a priority basis, with its management fully outsourced.

The officials briefed the meeting that NITB had undergone right-sizing, with key appointments made transparently.