Government to Digitise National Economy: Prime Minister
— April 17, 2025
ISLAMABAD (AIA) Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting in Islamabad where it was decided that the government will digitise the national economy, with all ministries instructed to implement digitisation measures.
In line with this decision, the prime minister directed the immediate formation of a dynamic working group to implement and monitor digitisation initiatives.
Shehbaz said that improving the national economy and eliminating the parallel informal economy are key elements of the government’s reform agenda. He added that the reforms are being carried out at coordinated and institutional levels to ensure long-lasting and sustainable change.The prime minister appreciated the success of the digital wallet system used for the delivery of the Ramadan package and instructed authorities to expand its use to more sectors.
The meeting was informed that a new ICT application has been launched in the Islamabad Capital Territory, providing access to over 150 government services.It was further shared that the volume of payments via the Raast Gateway has significantly increased, and the government, working in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan, is actively taking steps to promote its use in daily transactions.
Participants were also told that the government is promoting digital payments, offering various facilities to both buyers and businesses, and aiming to phase out cash-based transactions. All official federal government payments, including salaries and billings, are now being processed through a fully digital system.