The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) in line with PM’s vision of a Digital Pakistan has initiated Master Trainers Programme for implementation of e-government procurement system to enhance transparency and accountability. Under PM’s directives, e-PADS (e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System) was being enforced to enhance transparency, efficiency, and value for money in public procurement, and PPRA has initiated a five-day training for over 50 officers from federal ministries. Addressing the launching ceremony, Managing Director PPRA, Hasnat Ahmad Qureshi, highlighted the initiative as a first step towards developing a bunch of 200 Master Trainers across various federal ministries. “These trainers will be crucial in implementing e-PADS nationwide, ensuring a seamless transition within their organizations,” he added. “The successful rollout of e-PADS will drive economic development and enhance accountability in the use of public funds,” Hasnat Qureshi emphasized. “The e-PADS system has already been successfully implemented in 37 ministries and more than 300 departments,” he noted.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan