Pakistan Airports Authority Moves to ERP System to Abolish Paper Use

In a significant step towards modernization, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced its decision to transition all operations to an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This move, aligned with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vision of a digitized government, will completely eliminate the use of paper in PAA’s operations. The ERP system is designed to streamline various processes, enhance data management, and foster a more sustainable and eco-friendly working environment.The initiative is expected to boost efficiency across the PAA, reducing paperwork, manual errors, and delays in processing. With real-time data access and integrated management, this digital shift will lead to improved decision-making and resource allocation. Once fully operational, the ERP system will centralize all airport operations, making them more efficient, transparent, and responsive to the increasing demands of the aviation sector.

Prime Minister’s Vision for a Digital Government

This transition is part of a larger national agenda set by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who has been emphasizing the need for digital transformation across government institutions. His e-office initiative, launched to enhance transparency and efficiency, mandates that all government officers handle official documentation through a fully digitized system.The Prime Minister’s Office staff has already undergone extensive training, and the implementation of the e-office system is in full swing. A progress report on its nationwide adoption is expected within two weeks.

Implementation Deadline for Government Offices

PM Shehbaz Sharif has instructed the Ministry of Information Technology and other relevant departments to ensure that the e-office system is active in every government office. “There should be no file work conducted without the e-office system starting next month,” he firmly stated. This directive underscores his commitment to a paperless, efficient governance system.