Abstract:
This thesis on “E-Governance in Pakistan & the Role of NADRA Databases”
provides an in depth discussion on the situation of E-Government in Pakistan. Egovernment
refers to the delivery of information and services online via the Internet.
Many governmental units across the world have embraced the digital revolution and
placed a wide range of materials on the web, from publications to databases. The thesis
starts with Introduction, which acquaints the reader with the significance, organization
and research methodology chosen for the thesis. Then a brief background on EGovernment
in Pakistan is given and the term itself is discussed in detail. Literature
review helps to understand the important perceptions associated with E-Government.
Then there is a section about E-Government in Pakistan in which the strategic roadmap
for E-Government has been discussed. This chapter details the strategy chosen by the
GoP for the implementation of an e-government programme. There is also a brief
overview of the Electronic Government Directorate (EGD) of Pakistan. Then there is a
chapter on NADRA and how its databases are supporting the implementation of egovernment
in Pakistan. Some other projects started by NADRA to promote good
governance in Pakistan are also discussed. Furthermore, in the end the study offers a set
of recommendations for the implementation of a successful e-government programme in
Pakistan.
