President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasised the need for setting up an integrated government database to enhance the efficiency of public sector organizations.

He stated this while chairing a meeting on Sub-Committee on Emerging Technologies on e-Governance, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad today.

Highlighting the importance of e-governance, the President said it would facilitate citizens, ease businesses, expand the formal economy, boost IT industry and provide the transparent, accountable and efficient government.

He underscored the need to promote e-Governance so as to make Pakistan the frontrunner in good-governance through modern IT solutions.

The President expressed the hope that the e-governance platform would allow government organizations to deliver next-generation public services.