Pakistan

RDA told to digitise financial management for better transparency

RAWALPINDI: Commissioner Rawalpindi Division and Director General Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) Salman Ghani has directed the authority to introduce a digital financial management system to improve transparency, efficiency, accountability and overall institutional performance.

He issued the directions while chairing a meeting at the RDA on October 23, 2026, to review steps for bringing the authority’s financial and administrative operations under a digital framework.

The Commissioner said digital transformation was necessary to modernise government institutions and improve the delivery of public services. He instructed the RDA Finance Wing to adopt modern digital solutions for financial transactions, record management and official correspondence.

Salman Ghani observed that effective use of digital technology would help reduce manual procedures, strengthen coordination among different departments and ensure timely processing of official matters.

He also underlined the need for maintaining accurate financial records and improving monitoring mechanisms through digital systems. The Commissioner directed the Finance Wing and other concerned RDA directorates to take coordinated measures for implementing the proposed system in line with applicable government rules and regulations.

He further stressed improved financial planning, efficient use of resources and regular monitoring of departmental performance to ensure better administrative control and institutional accountability.

Additional Director General RDA Masood Ahmad Bukhari, Chief Planner Muhammad Tahir Meo, Director Administration Nousheen Israr, Director Finance Masood Arshad and Deputy Director Finance Ayesha Badar attended the meeting.

The participants discussed matters relating to digitalisation and improvement of the existing financial and administrative procedures. The Commissioner directed the officers to work jointly, identify areas requiring digital improvement and take practical steps for the effective implementation of RDA’s digital transformation initiatives.

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