MoITT and Sindh IT Company Sign MoU for Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP)

In a historic move to transform the digital governance of Pakistan, the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) and the Sindh IT Company (SITC), which is a Government of Sindh project, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the joint implementation of the Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) in Sindh.

The arrangement provides a joint model of federal and provincial governments for leading digital transformation, improving public service, and developing a coordinated national digital environment.

Signing Ceremony and Principal Stakeholders

The MoU was signed between the MoITT Additional Secretary and the CEO of Sindh IT Company in the presence of Minister for IT & Telecom, Shaza Fatima.

Minister’s Statement

Minister Shaza Fatima emphasized the expansive impact of this program, stating:
“This program not only will enhance governance and public service but also will establish new domains of innovation and economic development. I extend my gratitude to the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) and respect Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for his vision and leadership.”

Key Elements of the DEEP Programme

MoITT, under the MoU, will be the sponsoring and implementing agency, offering:

  • Funding
  • Technical support
  • Policy advice
  • National coordination of project implementation

Major Projects under DEEP:

  • National Digital Services Portal
  • Pakistan Digital ID
  • Digital Vaults
  • Pakistan Business Portal
  • National Data Exchange Layer (NDEL)

Role of Sindh IT Company (SITC)

The Sindh IT Company shall deliver the local implementation of DEEP in the province through:

  • Coordinating with provincial government departments
  • Facilitating infrastructure development
  • Managing data integration
  • Conducting capacity-building initiatives

This will empower provincial stakeholders to implement and uphold modern, tech-enabled governance norms.

Frequently Asked Questions

1.What is DEEP?
The Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) is a government-level initiative to enable governance to be updated on digital platforms and data-driven services.

2.Who pays and makes policy decisions?
The MoITT is the lead sponsoring organization, responsible for the provision of funding, technical support, and policy direction.

Conclusion: Driving Pakistan’s Digital Future

This partnership of MoITT with Sindh IT Company is a milestone achievement on Pakistan’s digital journey. With a national vision joined to provincial implementation, DEEP will deliver citizen-focused, transparent, and visionary digital services to Sindh.

The partnership will bring long-term socio-economic benefits, positioning Sindh—and Pakistan—on the competitive map in the international digital economy.