The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecom has approved the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2024 to digitize government operations and improve transparency.
Many lawmakers expressed apprehension about data protection and the risk of misuse as a result of the passage of the bill. The panel passed the bill with a majority vote regardless.
Minister of State Shaza Fatima clarified that the bill does not centralize data collection but will help streamline digital identities and improve cybersecurity. She said the rules under the new Bill will reduce corruption and enhance public service delivery by enabling mobile-based processes and eliminating the need for physical paperwork.
Committee members highlighted issues such as slow internet, inadequate infrastructure, and the absence of a Data Protection Act, which they argued should be addressed before implementing the Digital Nation Pakistan bill. Despite these reservations, the committee passed the bill without facing much opposition.
EVery thing should be digitilzed in order to avoid traffic at banks and roads.
All sort bills should be payed online with out any extra service charges by banks. Driving licences application new /renew should be processed through online with in three days. each city should have the facility. property transfer. and much much more. There shoud be no second person involved in processing any activity for the welfare and in the best inetrest of the public. this will make things transparent and fast process.
There are many other fields where this should be applied as will to make things go smooth and crystal clear. This all will stop the bribery and other corruption practices. Payments through POS should be encouraged. no cash should be accepted. this will help in making every one become a filer and sales tax will be collected more and will be noted how much collected.
People will get accustomed to it them selves.
Is the bill published for public consumption / feedback ?