In line with the vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan to digitize the economy, the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has successfully implemented an advanced e-procurement system, enabling registration of more than 28,000 suppliers including 400 foreign firms.

According to Managing Director PPRA Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi, following a robust framework and international standards, has introduced the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System, which has automated the entire procurement process.

MD PPRA said that suppliers can participate in public procurement from their mobile phones or laptops, and obstacles such as visiting the office and paying for tender documents have been removed.

He elucidated that e-PADS is a foolproof automated system that entirely restricts human intervention, even no individual including MD PPRA could interfere in its operations. “Regular security audits are conducted and access to records is made possible through the log system in case of complaints.

He apprised that internet facilities have been improved in remote areas of the country, enabling supplier’s accessibility to PPRA’s e-procurement system.