Pakistan’s Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal underscored the Government’s responsibilities to ensure the digital access for all, recognizing it as a fundamental necessity in the modern era. Addressing the launch of National Human Development Report 2024, the minister said the digital revolution was reshaping societies worldwide, and Pakistan was poised to emerge as a frontrunner in that transformative journey.
Recognizing digital access as a fundamental necessity in the modern era, akin to essential services like electricity, healthcare, and education, Ahsan Iqbal stressed the government’s responsibility to bridge the digital divide across all regions.