Caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar has said the government wants to develop the country on digital lines by establishing partnerships through digital stack.
Addressing the ‘Pakistan Digital Stack’ workshop in Islamabad on Thursday, she said digital payments empower ordinary citizens and entrepreneurs to complete financial transactions in a timely and convenient manner.
Dr Shamshad Akhtar said the government is committed to bring financial inclusion, gender empowerment, poverty reduction and transparency in governance.
She said Digital Stack is of immense potential which will facilitate millions of Pakistanis in daily transactions.
Dr Shamshad Akhtar said this project is very important for the development of Pakistan and all resources will be used for its success.
The Finance Minister said Initiatives of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Karandaz regarding creation and implementation of digital stack in Pakistan are commendable.
Source: Radio Pakistan