Acting President Launches Senate’s Mobile Application in Islamabad

Islamabad: Acting President Yousaf Raza Gilani launched Senate's Mobile Application in Islamabad today: Speaking on the occasion, he described the initiative as an important step towards making the Senate more modern, efficient, and responsive. He expressed confidence that the launch of the mobile application would have a transformational impact on the working and performance of the Senate and its members.

According to Radio Pakistan, Acting Chairman Senate Sardar Syedaal Khan said the Senate's Mobile Application is part of a broader effort to make the internal system of the upper house modern. He said this initiative will further strengthen the connection between the people and the Upper House.

Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Tariq Fazal Chaudhary emphasized that a modern parliament must not only make good laws but also have modern systems through which these laws are debated, scrutinized, recorded, and communicated. He mentioned that the mobile application will make the parliament more citizen-centric.

In her remarks, Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima highlighted the government's efforts for digital transformation. She noted that the ministries have gone paperless and the Senate will also follow suit.