Balochistan's Vision for Digital Transformation and IT Parks at Quetta, Gwadar and other big cities

The Balochistan government is set to create an Information Technology (IT) Park in the provincial capital, offering a comprehensive solution to foster the growth of IT enterprises.

This initiative will extend beyond the provincial capital, with plans to establish IT parks in other major cities, including Gwadar. The primary objectives of this endeavor encompass enhancing e-governance, enabling public access to digital services, and providing affordable, high-speed internet connectivity, as stated by a Balochistan government official.

The decision to embark on this journey aims to boost Information Communication Technologies (ICT) businesses within the province, leveraging digital capabilities, fostering a digital economy, and advancing software and IT services.

The government has been diligently working on digitally transforming all government sectors, ushering in efficiency, effectiveness, and transparency in processes, thereby propelling the province toward socio-economic growth and a knowledge-based economy. This overarching initiative goes beyond infrastructure and e-governance, seeking to cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit that ensures technology benefits every citizen.

With a focus on systematically digitizing various aspects of life, the government's ultimate goal is to enhance the quality of living for its citizens. Among the forthcoming developments is the establishment of a state-of-the-art centralized data center within the province, accompanied by strengthened support for the Chief Minister Delivery Unit.

The adoption of e-governance is expected to catalyze socio-economic growth, job creation, social connectivity, and progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as per the government spokesperson. They emphasized that their government has initiated a uniform development process throughout the province, harnessing all available resources to drive socio-economic progress for the people.