PM directs ministries to complete digitisation of relevant data within timeframe

October 08, 2026 (MLN): The government has directed all federal ministries to complete the necessary measures in a timely manner so that relevant data can be made available on the national digital platform, with a central national data centre set to play a key role in delivering government services and facilitating citizens.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif gave the directive while chairing a meeting on the Digital Nation Pakistan Programme in Islamabad, said a press release issued.

 Various federal ministries briefed the meeting on their public services, performance and the provision of relevant data to the central data centre.

Shehbaz Sharif said the programme aims to ensure effective and convenient services for people at the national level. He noted that bringing useful data from all sectors and government departments together in one place would contribute to the country's economic development.

He said data sharing among departments had played a key role in the successful rollout of the fuel subsidy scheme for deserving segments of society.

He added that digitising ministries' performance and relevant data was also important for curbing corruption and institutional mismanagement.

The prime minister praised the Ministry of Health for its commendable measures, in coordination with provincial governments, to develop a universal medical record at the national level. He also appreciated the introduction of QR codes to ensure the supply of quality medicines across the country.

The meeting was informed that digitisation in basic public service sectors, particularly health and agriculture, was being completed on a priority basis for the convenience of the people.

The prime minister directed all federal ministries to finish digitising relevant data within the stipulated timeframe, in coordination with provincial governments and departments concerned.

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