PESHAWAR: In a significant step toward modernizing governance and enhancing transparency, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KP has unveiled a new online system designed to oversee the implementation of development projects, manage finances, and streamline operations within the province’s Communication and Works (C&W) Department.
The initiative, known as the Public Works Management Information System, was introduced during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur. The session, attended by Chief Secretary Shahab Ali Shah, administrative secretaries, and other key officials, focused on the potential of the digital platform to revolutionize project management and accountability.
Under the new system, a centralized dashboard will be established at the Chief Minister’s House, provincial departments, and the Accountant General’s Office. This digital interface will enable real-time monitoring of development projects, ensuring timely utilization of funds, reducing delays, and minimizing human error. The system is also expected to enhance the quality of development works, maintain secure records, and provide instant access to critical information.
Chief Minister Gandapur hailed the initiative as a crucial step in the province’s broader digitization agenda.
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“The establishment of the Public Works Management Information System is a commendable effort to eliminate corruption and ensure transparency in government operations,” he said. “This system will serve as a model for other departments as we continue to integrate technology into governance.”
Officials briefed the Chief Minister on the system’s capabilities, emphasizing its potential to reduce human intervention, improve the performance evaluation of field engineers, and minimize errors. By digitizing processes, the government aims to create a more efficient and accountable framework for managing public funds and infrastructure projects.
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The move comes as part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s ongoing efforts to embrace digital transformation across its administrative functions. Gandapur reiterated the provincial government’s commitment to expanding such systems to other departments in the future, signaling a shift toward a more tech-driven approach to governance.
The introduction of the Public Works Management Information System marks a milestone in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s journey toward modernization, reflecting a growing trend among governments worldwide to leverage technology for better public service delivery and enhanced accountability.
