Senate Committee to Review Digital Nation Pakistan Bill on January 27
The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology has scheduled a meeting for Monday, January 27, to discuss the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill. The meeting will focus solely on reviewing and approving the proposed legislation, with the session to be chaired by Senator Palwasha Khan. The meeting will take place at Parliament House at 11 AM.
Earlier today, Minister of State Shaza Fatima presented the bill in the Senate. The government aims to secure approval for the bill during the upcoming committee meeting. Committee members, particularly those representing the government, have been instructed to ensure their attendance.
Key Highlights of the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill
The National Assembly approved the Digital Nation Pakistan Bill 2025 a day before the committee’s meeting. The bill proposes the creation of a 17-member National Digital Commission led by the Prime Minister. This commission will include key officials such as the chief ministers of all provinces, federal ministers, and heads of institutions like the FBR, NADRA, PTA, and SECP.
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The commission will oversee the implementation of the National Digital Master Plan, aiming to transform Pakistan into a fully digital nation. It will coordinate digital efforts among government bodies and have the authority to enforce the master plan. The bill also proposes the formation of a Pakistan Digital Authority, which will implement the plan, with members appointed for a four-year term. A Strategic Oversight Committee will be formed to monitor the authority’s performance, chaired by the relevant federal minister.
To fund the commission’s activities, a Digital Nation Fund will be established, allowing the commission to seek external assistance for expertise and resources necessary to achieve the digital transformation goals.
