Policy 2030 targets paperless governance, public online services, artificial intelligence for 100,000 youth
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi will present the provincial budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the assembly on Friday. Photo: X
PESHAWAR:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi officially launched the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Digital Transformation Policy and Roadmap 2030 at the Chief Minister’s House on Thursday.
Terming it a crucial breakthrough for digital governance, transparent administration and a robust digital economy in the province, Afridi said the policy is among Pakistan’s most comprehensive digital framework. “This roadmap provides a complete blueprint for the transition of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa towards modern, efficient, transparent and citizen-friendly governance in the coming years,” he told the inauguration ceremony.
The chief minister emphasized 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 Board and relevant departments for their efforts and noted that the roadmap had been developed through extensive consultations keeping in mind international best practices and future requirements.
The Digital Transformation Policy and Roadmap 2030 includes five strategic pillars, nine core objectives, 32 thematic domains and 915 strategic interventions. It incorporates clear objectives, actionable timetables, institutional accountability and a comprehensive monitoring framework to ensure that the transformation process is phased, integrated and sustainable.
Afridi claimed that paperless governance and digital reforms would significantly improve the transparency, accountability, speed and efficiency of the bureaucratic system. “The less human interference there is in official affairs, the stronger will be merit, transparency and accountability,” he maintained.
The Chief Minister said that the government would gradually make all government services online and citizen-centric, enabling citizens to access easy, fast 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 be spared unnecessary visits to government offices and could access the necessary services and information from their homes.
Afridi said the government was focusing specifically on equipping youth with globally competitive digital capabilities.
