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 fiscal year 2026-27 in the assembly on Friday. Photo:
PESHAWAR:
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi officially launched the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Digital Transformation Policy and Roadmap 2030 on Thursday at the Chief Minister House.
Terming it as a decisive step forward 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 coming years,” he said at the inaugural 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, noting that the roadmap had been developed through extensive consultation, taking into account international best practices and future requirements.
The 2030 Digital Transformation Policy and Roadmap comprises five strategic pillars, nine core objectives, 32 thematic domains and 915 strategic interventions. It incorporates clear objectives, actionable timelines, institutional responsibilities and a comprehensive monitoring framework to ensure that the transformation process is gradual, integrated and sustainable.
Afridi stated that paperless governance and digital reforms would significantly improve the transparency, accountability, speed and efficiency of the bureaucratic system. “The less human intervention there is in official affairs, the stronger the merit, transparency and accountability will be,” he said.
The Chief Minister said that the government would gradually make all public services online and citizen-centric, allowing 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 would be able to avail necessary services and information from their homes.
Afridi said the government was particularly focusing on equipping youth with globally competitive digital skills.
