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EXCLUSIVE

Exclusive Interview

INTERVIEW

Hon’ble Ms. Shaza

Fatima Khawaja

Federal Minister for Information

Technology & Telecommunication

“ The Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) is committed to positioning Pakistan as a

powerhouse in the global digital economy by fostering innovation and ensuring universal

access to telecom services to realize a sustainable digital ecosystem. To this end, the
“Digital National Pakistan (DNP) Act, 2025” is a landmark piece of legislation aimed at
transforming Pakistan into a digitally empowered nation “

ICMA: How will the Digital Pakistan Bill reshape the ICMA: What roles will the National Digital

country’s journey toward digital transformation? Commission and Pakistan Digital Authority play in
shaping a tech-driven future?
IT Minister: The Ministry of IT and Telecom (MoITT) is
committed to positioning Pakistan as a powerhouse in IT Minister: The National Digital Commission (NDC),
the global digital economy by fostering innovation and Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), and the Strategic
Oversight Committee (SOC), as envisaged in the DNP
ensuring universal access to telecom services to realize a
sustainable digital ecosystem. To this end, the “Digital Act, will be established as key governing bodies to
effectively drive our government’s vision of ‘Digital
National Pakistan (DNP) Act, 2025” is a landmark piece of
National Pakistan,’ primarily through the digitization of
legislation aimed at transforming Pakistan into a digitally
the economy and the continued promotion of
empowered nation. With a focus on fostering a dynamic
e-governance.
digital society, a robust digital economy, and efficient
governance, the DNP Act sets the foundation for the Chaired by the Prime Minister, the Commission will
provide strategic vision, high-level governance, and
country's digital future. It leverages the potential of
policy direction and will comprise federal and provincial
digital technologies to drive innovation, economic
members. The objectives of the Commission include:
growth, and improve societal well-being. This lays the
• Approving the National Digital Masterplan (DMP),
foundation for a vibrant digital society, an expanding
which will serve as the core strategic blueprint to
digital economy, and transparent digital governance —
transform Pakistan into a digital nation.
all underpinned by a robust digital infrastructure.

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