Award Recognises Asaan Markaz’s Success in Facilitating Over 171,000 Citizens at UN Governance Innovation Summit
BAKU: Pakistan’s digital governance initiatives have received international recognition as Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja was honoured with the “Asaan Service Medal” at the UN Governance Innovation Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The award recognises the successful implementation of the Asaan Markaz initiative, which has provided public services and facilities to more than 171,000 citizens, highlighting Pakistan’s efforts to improve public service delivery through technology and digital transformation.
The UN Governance Innovation Summit formally commenced in Baku, bringing together ministers and representatives from more than 100 countries to discuss innovative approaches to governance, institutional reforms and the use of technology in public administration.
Federal Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja is representing Pakistan at the international gathering, where the country’s digital transformation initiatives have attracted international appreciation.
On the sidelines of the summit, the federal minister held a meeting with United Nations Under-Secretary-General Li Junhua. She also met with the Chairman of SAP SSI to discuss opportunities for strengthening digital cooperation and advancing technology-driven governance.
The discussions focused on the vision of Digital Pakistan, government reforms and the effective use of technology in improving public services and making government institutions more efficient and accessible.
The recognition of Asaan Markaz reflects Pakistan’s growing efforts to modernise public service delivery, simplify administrative procedures and provide citizens with easier access to essential government services.
Pakistan’s participation in the summit also provides an opportunity to showcase its digital governance achievements and explore international partnerships for further development of the country’s IT and telecommunications sector
