en.Wedoany.com Reported - The federal government of Pakistan plans to increase the budget for the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication for the fiscal year 2026-27 by 15.8%, reflecting the government's continued investment in digital transformation, technology development, and e-governance initiatives.

According to budget documents, the allocation for the ministry in the next fiscal year will exceed 22.49 billion rupees, compared to over 19.43 billion rupees in the current fiscal year. The funds will be used to support operational needs and a series of projects aimed at expanding communication infrastructure, improving digital services, and enhancing Pakistan's technological capabilities.

The government has also proposed a 21% increase in salaries and allowances for ministry employees. Over 195.9 million rupees have been allocated under this category to meet employee-related expenses and support the expansion of staff as new digital initiatives are rolled out.

The allocation for the National Information Technology Board (NITB) is proposed to increase by 16%, highlighting the government's emphasis on improving digital governance and expanding public sector technology services. NITB plays a key role in developing digital platforms and supporting the adoption of technology in government agencies.

Additionally, the government plans to allocate 250 million rupees to the National Digital Commission to support policy formulation, regulatory coordination, and the implementation of initiatives related to Pakistan's digital economy.

The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), responsible for promoting IT exports and the software industry, will also receive additional funding. The budget proposes an 11.9% increase in the board's allocation, bringing its budget to over 1.76 billion rupees, as the government seeks to accelerate growth in the technology sector and boost export revenues.

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