Dr. Sohail Munir is the Founding Chairman of the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), appointed in August 2025 for a five-year term to lead national digital transformation and data governance. He focuses on implementing the Digital Nation Pakistan vision, enhancing citizen experiences, and establishing innovation labs across government sectors. 

Key Details About Dr. Sohail Munir's Role:

  • Appointment: Appointed by the Prime Minister of Pakistan on a contract basis under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication.
  • Mandate: Spearheading the PDA to accelerate digital transformation, data governance, and cloud infrastructure compliance.
  • Initiatives: Working on the Digital Master Plan, including the creation of AI-driven government processes and digital citizen services.
  • Background: An expert on digital transformation, often focusing on shifting bureaucracy to citizen-centric, data-driven systems.  

Dr. Sohail Munir is supported by other board members and stakeholders tasked with building a modern digital ecosystem, as seen in his collaborations with organizations like the SECP.

Source: Survey of Pakistan, Business Recorder