Digital push could yield $80bn
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan could realise economic benefits of $60 billion to $80bn over the next five years through digital transformation, with agriculture, real estate and healthcare expected to gain significantly. A working paper issued by the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) says digitalisation is a major opportunity to accelerate economic growth, improve public service delivery, and streamline…
Pakistan stands to gain an estimated $60 to $80 billion over the next five years through digital transformation, according to a working paper issued by the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA). Agriculture, real estate, and healthcare are identified as sectors set to benefit most significantly. In agriculture, digital reforms could bring in over $9 billion by 2030, while healthcare could see savings exceeding $450 million.
Real estate, meanwhile, could attract an additional $15 billion in investment by the same year. The PDA aims to address interoperability issues among government digital systems and push for a National Digital Master Plan to improve coordination between federal and provincial governments. This plan will focus on integrating government systems, reducing red tape, and establishing uniform digital standards across public institutions.
The proposed Pakistan Digital Stack will unite digital identity, payment systems, and data-exchange mechanisms to facilitate seamless, secure interactions among government departments.
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