Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced on Monday that the extent of digital wallets would be expanded across the country, where provinces were integrated into the digital payment system through a coordinated framework.

The Prime Minister, who approached a ceremony to recognize individuals for their excellent performance in the success of the Prime Minister’s Ramazan Nutgun Package, said modern payment methods enabled a smooth transfer of funds. These payments were made transparent while maintaining the dignity of individuals.

He emphasized that funds were transferred effectively and transparently through digital wallets, adding that 79% of the funds were paid digitally during the program.

PM noted that the old payment system had many deficiencies that were corrected by the modern system, PM Office Media Wing said in a statement.

He also said that positive results had emerged from the steps taken to modernize the system and suggest that the scope of digital wallets would be expanded nationwide, where provinces were also included in the digital payment system through an integrated framework.

Looking ahead, the prime minister emphasized that 100% of the funds next year would be used through digital methods.

During the ceremony, Secretary Benazir Income Support Program Amir Ahmed Ali provided a detailed orientation about the PM Ramazan relief package and digital wallets.

Separately, the Prime Minister said the Pakistan government remained obliged to strengthen frameworks that protect workers’ rights and security.

In a message on the occasion of the World Day of Safety and Health at work observed on April 28, he said, “Today, when we mark the World Day of Safety and Health at work, Pakistan ends up to the international community in confirming our commitment to the prevention of business accidents and illnesses and to promote well -being for any work across all sectors.”

“This year’s theme, ‘Revolutionizing Health and Safety: AI and the role of digitalisation at work’, inviting us to reflect on the opportunities and responsibilities presented by technological development,” he added.

The prime minister said, “as jobs across the globe, including in Pakistan, embrace digital systems, it becomes imperative to ensure that these innovations serve to improve the safety, health and dignity of our workers.”

Meanwhile, the Prime Minister met with Project Director of the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Saima Naureen and appreciated her high performance in monitoring the Modern Education in Agriculture for Pakistani students in China.