Minister of State for IT and Telecom, Shaza Fatima Khawaja, has established a dedicated committee to accelerate the digitization of Islamabad. This committee will develop strategies and set the direction for the city’s digital transformation, building on the efforts of a previously established group focused on enhancing broadband connectivity.
The new committee will also assess the provision of high-speed internet to public health units and educational institutions, ensuring these sectors benefit from improved connectivity. Shaza Fatima Khawaja will chair the committee, which includes the Secretary of IT and Telecom, the Secretary of Health, the Secretary of Education and Professional Training, the Chairman of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), the Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), and the CEO of the National Information Technology Board.
Additionally, the chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association will be part of the committee. The chairperson has the authority to appoint additional members with approval. The establishment of the committee was formalized through a notification issued by the Deputy Secretary of the Ministry of IT.
