Digitization of Economy Top Priority, Says PM Shehbaz
— July 14, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has emphasized that digitizing the country’s economy is a top priority to bring transparency to the system. Chairing a meeting on cashless and digital economy, he directed officials to accelerate progress toward a digital economy and simplify processes for small and medium-sized businesses.
The Prime Minister instructed that all state-owned enterprises be brought into the digital framework and experts in economics and business be included in the Board of Directors of RAAST. Key initiatives include launching a nationwide public awareness campaign on digital payments, introducing a Digital Payments Index, and promoting digital payments through collaboration with provincial governments.
The meeting was informed that the number of users of mobile applications and digital banking is projected to increase from 95 million to 120 million, and the volume of digital payments is expected to rise from Rs7.5 billion to Rs15 billion. The government aims to complete appointments of the Board of Governors and Chairman of RAAST by September this year.