Islamabad: 13th May 2026: Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq chaired an important meeting regarding the digitalization of parliamentary affairs and the introduction of an AI-enabled working environment at Parliament House, Islamabad.

Speaker Provincial Assembly of Balochistan Capt (R) Abdul Khaliq Khan Achakzai, Members of the National Assembly Gul Asghar Khan, Syed Amin Ul Haq, Ms. Shaista Pervaiz, Syeda Amna Batool, senior officers of the National Assembly Secretariat, representatives from the IT Department of the National Assembly, and officials from NITB were also present in the meeting.

During the meeting, detailed discussions were held on transforming parliamentary operations into a modern, efficient, and paperless system through the use of advanced digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI).

Addressing the participants, the Speaker emphasized that digitalization of parliamentary procedures is the need of the hour and a key step toward improving institutional efficiency, transparency, and governance. He stated that the transition towards a paperless Parliament would not only enhance the efficiency of parliamentary business but would also significantly reduce expenditure from the national exchequer by minimizing paper usage and administrative costs.

The Speaker informed the meeting that iPads had already been provided to all Members of the National Assembly to facilitate digital access to parliamentary business, legislative documents, agendas, notices, and other official records. He further stated that, in the near future, the entire business of the House would be conducted through digital devices, enabling members to access all parliamentary proceedings and documents electronically.

During the briefing, representatives of NITB and the IT Department informed the Speaker that indigenous AI-enabled applications and digital programs had been developed to streamline parliamentary functions and improve operational efficiency within the National Assembly Secretariat. They highlighted that these locally developed technological solutions would assist in digitized documentation, smart data management, automated processes, and enhanced coordination among parliamentary departments.

The Speaker appreciated the efforts of the IT teams and NITB officials for developing indigenous technological solutions and directed the concerned departments to accelerate the implementation process to ensure timely transition toward a fully digital and AI-enabled Parliament.

He reiterated his commitment to modernizing parliamentary operations through innovation and technology so that the National Assembly may emerge as a progressive, efficient, and environmentally sustainable democratic institution.