Progress Reviewed on Digitalization of Food Department’s Operations
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Minister for Food Zahir Shah Toru has stated that the digitalization of various operations of the Food Department is in its final stages, with formal inauguration expected soon. He made these remarks while chairing a progress review meeting on ongoing digitalization projects of the department, last day.
The meeting was attended by Secretary Food Saqib Raza Aslam, Additional Secretary Ashfaq Ahmad, Director Food Musarrat Zaman, Managing Director of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa IT Board, and other senior officials. During the session, the minister was briefed on the completion of technical work on the inspection/price control system, supply chain management system, and integration of the digital payment gateway. Other projects are also nearing completion.
Zahir Shah Toru emphasized that, in line with the vision of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s founder Imran Khan and under the leadership of Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, the Food Department’s operations are being transitioned to a fully digital system. This transformation, he said, will ensure transparency and eliminate corruption.
The minister directed officials to finalize all projects within the given timeline and warned against any delays. He urged the department to expedite efforts with a focus on public welfare so that these initiatives could soon benefit the citizens.
Toru, further added that the digitalization initiative will not only improve departmental efficiency but also make service delivery to the public more accessible and streamlined.
