Govt committed to transform Pakistan into cashless economy: Minister of State for IT Shaza Fatima

ISLAMABAD (8-8-2024): Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja said that the present government is committed to transform Pakistan into cashless economy.

She said that the government aims to reduce reliance on physical currency and promote digital transactions through initiative like the SBP’s RAAST instant payment system.Digital transformation vital for country’s uplift: Shaza Fatima

Speaking at a meeting of a high-level Committee on Promotion of Cashless Economy, Shaza Fatima said that digital payments have critical role in driving economic growth and efficiency.

She said that steps are needed to accelerating digital financial inclusion and boosting economic growth.

The Minister of State for IT also emphasised the importance of data integration and effective change management. “While there is significant progress in digitalization across government agencies, we need to breakdown silos and create a unified data platform. This will enable better decision-making and improved service delivery, ” she stated.

The Committee on Promotion of Cashless Economy, formed on the direction of the Prime Minister of Pakistan, is chaired by Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Ali Pervaiz Malik.

Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja is the part of the committee.

The committee comprises key stakeholders from both the public and private sectors, including the Ministry of IT, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Federal Board of Revenue, Controller General of Accounts, all Provincial governments, Telecom Operators Association, Pakistan Banks Association, Fintech Association of Pakistan, and leading industry players such as Jazz, Karandaaz, and NayaPay./Ends