Balochistan Fully Ready to Implement National Digital Policy, Says CM Mir Sarfaraz Bugti

Islamabad: Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, has stated that the provincial government is fully prepared to implement the National Digital Policy and promote digital governance across Balochistan.

The remarks came during a meeting with Federal Minister for Information Technology, Shiza Fatima Khawaja, where detailed discussions were held on digital governance, the National Digital Policy, and IT development in the province. The meeting was attended by the Federal IT Secretary, Chairman of Pakistan Digital Authority, and the CM’s Political and Media Affairs Assistant, Shahid Rand.

Mir Sarfaraz Bugti highlighted that the provincial government has initiated digital reforms starting with the digitalization of the Finance Department, which is already showing positive results. He emphasized the use of artificial intelligence to ensure merit-based appointments, helping to curb corruption previously linked to commissions in the department.

The Chief Minister affirmed the government’s commitment to full digitalization to make the financial system transparent, efficient, and corruption-free. He also announced plans to invite relevant authorities working on the digital policy to Quetta to design strategies based on ground realities.

Bugti stressed the importance of promoting positive, responsible, and constructive use of social media, calling for coordinated efforts at both federal and provincial levels. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to fostering cooperation to advance Pakistan’s digital economy and align it with modern technological requirements.