Policy 2030 targets paperless governance, online public services and AI skills for 100,000 young people
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi presents the provincial budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the assembly on Friday. Photo:X
PESHAWAR:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi formally launched the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Digital Transformation Policy and Roadmap 2030 at the Chief Minister’s House on Thursday.
Terming this as a breakthrough for digital governance, transparent administration and a robust digital economy in the province, Afridi said the policy is among the most comprehensive digital frameworks in Pakistan. “This roadmap provides a comprehensive plan for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa’s transition towards modern, efficient, transparent and citizen-friendly governance in the years to come,” he said at the inaugural ceremony.
The chief minister highlighted that the provincial government was actively working to realize Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf founder Imran Khan’s vision of a digital Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. He commended the KP Information Technology Council and relevant departments for their efforts, noting that the roadmap was developed after extensive consultations, taking into account international best practices and future requirements.
The Digital Transformation Policy and Roadmap 2030 includes five strategic pillars, nine core objectives, 32 thematic areas and 915 strategic interventions. It incorporates clear objectives, achievable timelines, institutional responsibilities and a comprehensive monitoring framework to ensure that the transformation process is progressive, integrated and sustainable.
Afridi said paperless governance and digital reforms would significantly improve the transparency, accountability, speed and efficiency of the bureaucratic system. “The less human intervention in official affairs, the stronger the merit, transparency and accountability,” he said.
The Chief Minister said that the government would gradually make all public services online and citizen-centric, enabling citizens to access easy, quick and quality facilities through a single platform. He highlighted that one of the most positive aspects of the proposed interventions was that people in remote areas would avoid unnecessary visits to government offices and could benefit from necessary services and information from their homes.
Afridi said the government was particularly focused on equipping the youth with globally competitive digital capabilities.
