Aasaan Khidmat Markaz will be established in Islamabad in collaboration with Azerbaijan to provide civic facilities to citizens under one-roof.

To this effect, an agreement was signed between State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovation of Azerbaijan and Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications in Islamabad today.  

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif witnessed the signing ceremony.

He also held a meeting with Chairman of State Agency for Public Service and Social Innovation of Azerbaijan, Ulvi Mehdiyev, who called on him in Islamabad today.

Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister said a new milestone in the friendship between Pakistan and Azerbaijan is being set today.

He said establishment of the Asaan Khidmat Markaz will allow citizens of Islamabad to access services from multiple departments under one roof. He said this citizen-centric service centre will be a revolutionary step in public facilitation.

The Prime Minister directed to ensure merit and transparency during the recruitment process for the Asaan Khidmat Markaz.

He also issued directives to evolve a comprehensive strategy for the merger of the Business Sahulat Markaz and Asaan Khidmat Markaz. He said the Asaan Khidmat Markaz will support the government's policy of promoting a cashless economy. He said the scope of the Asaan Khidmat Markaz Islamabad will be expanded to other cities as well.

Shehbaz Sharif also extended his gratitude to Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev and his government for offering their expertise and oversight for this initiative. He expressed the confidence that the completion of this project will further strengthen economic cooperation between the two countries.

It is pertinent to mention that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his visit to Azerbaijan, had visited Asaan Khidmat Markaz in Baku. Following that visit, he had directed the establishment of a similar center in Islamabad and sought cooperation from Azerbaijan for its implementation.