Economic growth, paperless governance and supremacy of merit are assured with digital transformation, Dr. Syed Sarfaraz Ali Shah

Advisor to the Caretaker Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Dr. Syed Sarfaraz Ali Shah has said that the Corona epidemic has highlighted the need for a strong and organized digital infrastructure at the global level. Digital transformation is essential for faster connectivity, better efficiency and adapting to new challenges.

These views were expressed by the Caretaker Provincial Advisor for Mineral Development, Planning & Development and Energy & Power Dr. Syed Sarfaraz Ali Shah in a meeting with Faisal Shehzad, project director of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Mobilization and Public Resource Management in Civil Secretariat Peshawar. Senior Manager EY Azeem Sani and Program Manager NETSOL Zahid Mushtaq were also present in the meeting.

On this occasion, the caretaker provincial advisor was given a detailed briefing about the steps taken, ongoing projects, challenges and suggestions for e-governance and digital transformation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Caretaker Advisor Dr. Syed Sarfaraz Ali Shah expressed interest in the subject of reforms and digitization of institutions and said that this will ensure faster service delivery. The Caretaker Advisor expressed satisfaction over the steps taken in e-governance and digital transformation. He also emphasized on ensuring the establishment of modern digital infrastructure and teaching digital skills to the youth.