Islamabad, May 23, 2025: In a bold move to accelerate digital transformation, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has officially demanded implementation reports confirming 100% adoption of the E-Office system from all State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), ministries, regulatory authorities, and attached departments.
This directive marks a significant milestone in Pakistan’s push toward efficient and transparent e-governance
Following a cabinet mandate issued on May 19, 2025, government institutions were directed to fully integrate with the E-Office system by December 31, 2024.
The Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST) reiterated this decision in an official notification the next day, warning that any delays would be viewed as non-compliance with federal digital policy.
Now, with the deadline behind us, MoITT is compiling a comprehensive compliance report for submission to the Prime Minister’s Office and the Cabinet Division.
Each ministry and division has been instructed to submit signed certificates verifying full integration. This marks the first time that public sector bodies are being held publicly accountable for digital adoption on such a wide scale.
A senior MoITT official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “This is a decisive moment for Pakistan’s public sector. The transition from paper to digital is no longer optional—it’s a national imperative.”
In a strategic move to promote efficiency, the government has rolled out a performance-based incentive system.
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The top three departments that show the most effective and timely E-Office integration will be formally recognized on August 14, 2025. This recognition aims to foster healthy competition and accelerate the digital governance culture among ministries.
Cybersecurity has also emerged as a cornerstone of the E-Office transition. The federal cabinet has instructed the MoITT to ensure that all E-Office deployments follow strict cybersecurity protocols. Administrative secretaries have been told to not only implement the system but also raise awareness within their organizations about its strategic importance.
Comparatively, countries like Estonia and Singapore have long reaped the benefits of digital bureaucracy, enjoying faster processing times, lower administrative costs, and improved public trust. Pakistan is now striving to emulate those successes through its own digital evolution.
