Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani has called for adopting international best practices, focusing on innovation, and using the latest technology to improve governance in Pakistan.

He was talking to the participants of the 36th Senior Management Course of the National Institute of Public Administration, Karachi, who called on him here in Islamabad on Friday.

The Acting President underscored the need for embracing digital governance, datadriven decisionmaking, and using artificial intelligence to improve service delivery.

He said the bureaucracy needs to play a proactive and constructive role to help address various challenges being faced by the country.

He urged the bureaucracy to build strong networks, both within the government and with external stakeholders, to find sustainable solutions to Pakistan’s socioeconomic problems.

Replying to a question, the Acting President said provinces have been given more rights and funds after the 18th Amendment and the National Finance Commission (NFC) Award.

While answering a question about the 26th Constitutional Amendment, he said it is the prerogative of the Parliament to amend the Constitution keeping in view the best interest of the country.

Talking about terrorist incidents in Balochistan, the Acting President said antiPakistan elements are against the development and prosperity of the province and are making deliberate efforts to discourage investors from investing in Pakistan.

He further stated that Balochistan is an important province and during his tenure as the Prime Minister of Pakistan, he initiated the AaghazeHuqooqeBalochistan and ensured its implementation in the province.