ISLAMABAD
Pakistan’s IT Minister Shaza Khawaja Fatima said oil marketing companies will finance the procurement of 24,000 mobile phones for the government’s planned digital fuel subsidy system, stressing that no funds will be drawn from the national exchequer.
Speaking on the initiative, the minister said the devices will support data entry and digital payments at petrol pumps, forming a key part of the government’s strategy to modernise fuel distribution amid ongoing energy challenges.
She added that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) will operationalise a digital dashboard to enable real-time monitoring and data-driven decision-making in the energy sector.
“The introduction of long-term structural reforms will enhance the country’s ability to respond to crises effectively,” the minister said, noting that improved digital infrastructure would strengthen transparency and efficiency.
According to officials, the OGRA dashboard will play a central role in overseeing the petroleum supply chain, helping authorities track distribution and ensure better regulatory control across the country.
The measures are part of a broader push to integrate technology into governance, with the aim of improving service delivery, boosting digital payments, and ensuring accountability in the energy sector.
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