PK: Digitalisation, data-driven governance to modernise public sector operations
The government has placed digital transformation at the centre of its economic governance reform agenda, aiming to modernise public administration, improve service delivery and strengthen decision-making through data-driven systems, according to the Prime Minister’s Economic Governance Reforms (PM-EGR) document.
The reform framework identifies digitalisation as a critical enabler for improving efficiency, transparency and accountability across government institutions. It recognises that outdated manual processes, fragmented data systems and limited use of technology have constrained the effectiveness of public administration. To address these challenges, the government plans to accelerate the adoption of digital tools and integrated information systems across ministries and departments.
Barbados to expedite digital ID, public sector digitization this year
The government of Barbados says it will accelerate efforts aimed at digitizing more public sector services in 2026 within the framework of its digital transformation push.
Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology Minister, Senator Jonathan Reid, disclosed the information at the end of December, as he addressed the country’s digital transformation priorities, Barbados Today reports.
Chinese tech firm explores smart city collaboration in Pakistan
A delegation from Beiming Software, a China-based technology company, has explored collaboration opportunities in smart cities and digital transformation during a visit to Pakistan, taking a new step in China–Pakistan cooperation in emerging technologies.
During the visit, the company signed a strategic partnership agreement with Smart TechOne (Private) Limited, a subsidiary of Habib Rafiq Engineering (Pvt) Ltd (HRL Group).
According to a Gwadar Pro’s report on Tuesday, the Smart TechOne is working on Pakistan’s digital transformation through projects such as Capital Smart City, Lahore Smart City, and Silicon Village.
Zambia programs national digital ID rollout for year-end
Zambian authorities have assured that citizens will begin receiving their national digital ID cards by the close of the current year.
The information was disclosed recently by Percy Chinyama, National Coordinator of the SMART Zambia Institute, the government agency overseeing the country’s digital transformation journey. A press release was issued during a working visit to the United States.
IN: Nagaland among four states to complete all Smart Cities Mission projects
Nagaland joins four states to complete all Smart Cities Mission projects, with Kohima finishing 40 works worth INR 689 crore.
Nagaland is among four states and Union territories in the country—along with Chandigarh, Jharkhand, and Tripura—to have completed all projects sanctioned under the Smart Cities Mission (SCM), according to the latest update by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
As of December 1, 2025, all 40 projects undertaken in Kohima under the mission, with a total outlay of INR 689 crore, have been completed. Kohima was selected under the Smart Cities Mission at its inception on June 25, 2015.