Restructuring of the National Information Technology Board (NITB) has formally begun under a newly approved operating model, as the federal cabinet moves to reposition the institution as a central player in Pakistan’s digital governance.
The hiring process for a new Chief Executive Officer has also been initiated as part of the transition, officials told ProPakistani.
Sources stated that during the recent cabinet meeting, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) presented a comprehensive restructuring plan for NITB. The cabinet approved the proposal, effectively reversing an earlier decision to dissolve the organization based on recommendations of the Rightsizing Committee. The ministry argued that NITB remains a vital instrument for driving federal digital transformation.
The new operating model redefines NITB’s mission and structure, positioning it as a “world-class center of excellence for digital government.” Its core mission is to enable a highly efficient, innovative, and future-ready federal government. The board will now function across seven core units, including digital transformation strategy, service design, infrastructure and application development, project delivery, GovStack operations, cybersecurity, and innovation capability.
Unlike earlier plans, NITB will not be merged into the Pakistan Digital Authority and will continue to operate as an independent entity. The organization will work under a strengthened board and new leadership. The new CEO, to be selected through an open and transparent process, will oversee a lean and passionate workforce. As part of the restructuring, the entire workforce of NITB will be reviewed to align with the board’s renewed operational goals, ensuring the right talent is in place to execute its mandate effectively.
As per the approved model, NITB will no longer function as a traditional software development body. Instead, it will assist ministries in idea generation, app and dashboard design, while outsourcing technical execution to private sector partners.