Pakistan’s government is planning a new system to help departments share information with each other, aiming to reduce delays, avoid duplicate records and improve public services.

The Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) has proposed a data-sharing framework that would connect existing government systems through common technical standards. Instead of moving all information into one central database, departments would be able to access relevant data held by other institutions.

According to a PDA document, the proposal seeks to address disconnected data systems and poor coordination between government departments. Better links between institutions could make it easier to retrieve records, streamline administrative work and support government decisions.

The proposed framework also sets out rules for managing data, including who can access information, who owns it and how it should be protected. Participating institutions would need to follow compatible technical standards and agree on procedures for sharing information.

The plan forms part of Pakistan’s broader efforts to improve digital government services and modernize public-sector data management.

However, the framework remains a proposal. The PDA document does not indicate that the system has been implemented across government departments.