Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif chaired a weekly high-level meeting focused on accelerating Pakistan’s transition toward a cashless and digitally integrated economy. During the session, he called for enhanced collaboration between federal and provincial institutions, including those of Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, to ensure timely achievement of national digital transformation goals.

Strengthening the Federal Digital Transformation Plan

Highlighting the urgency and importance of digitizing the economy, the Prime Minister emphasized that provincial governments must actively contribute to the federal digitalization agenda. He stressed that the success of the digital transformation plan depends on a unified and coordinated national effort.

He stated that through stronger cooperation, the digital and cashless economy initiatives can be streamlined and implemented more effectively across all administrative regions, enabling Pakistan to achieve significant economic efficiency, transparency, and financial inclusion.

Call to Action for Provincial Institutions

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged provincial governments and institutions to:

  • Support the federal government’s digitization roadmap,
  • Facilitate integration of digital infrastructure across provinces,
  • Promote cashless payment systems in both public and private sectors,
  • Align local digital initiatives with national objectives.

He reiterated that achieving digital governance and economic modernization within the set timelines is not just a federal objective it is a shared national responsibility.

Conclusion

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s call for cross-provincial coordination underlines the government’s strategic focus on building a modern, inclusive, and digital economy. By leveraging collective efforts from all administrative units, Pakistan aims to realize its digital transformation vision and position itself for sustainable economic growth in the evolving global landscape.