Balochistan expands digital governance after processing more than 183,000 e-files across 28 departments, with summaries from 10 departments entering the first phase of digitalization.
(By Syed Sardar Mohammad Khondai)
QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has directed government departments to eliminate unnecessary delays in official work and ensure timely decision-making as the provincial government expands its digital governance reforms.
An important meeting on improving public service delivery was held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti. Officials briefed the meeting on progress in implementing the e-filing system and the launch of digitalization for official summaries.
According to the briefing, the e-filing system has been successfully implemented in 28 government departments. More than 183,000 e-files have been processed through the system so far.
The government has now initiated the digitalization of official summaries, with 10 departments included in the first phase. The initiative aims to accelerate the processing of official business and improve the decision-making process across government offices.
During the meeting, officials explained that shifting official summaries to a digital platform would help streamline administrative procedures and reduce delays in government operations.
The initiative is part of broader efforts to modernize the provincial administration through technology. Digital processing is expected to improve the movement of official documents and help departments handle administrative matters more efficiently.
Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti directed the relevant departments to accelerate the transition to digital systems. He emphasized that unnecessary delays in government affairs must end and that officials should make decisions within appropriate timeframes.
The chief minister said modern technology was essential for delivering better and timely public services. He emphasized that digital reforms should promote transparency, efficiency and accountability in government operations.
He also instructed all concerned departments to provide effective support to ensure the smooth implementation of the digitalization process.
Sarfraz Bugti stressed the need to replace traditional administrative procedures with effective digital systems to improve government performance. He identified faster decision-making, easier official processes and public convenience as key objectives of the reforms.
The expansion of e-filing and the introduction of digital summaries represent further steps towards modernizing governance in Balochistan. The provincial government aims to improve administrative efficiency and strengthen public service delivery through wider use of digital technology.
