PPRA Leads Reforms

PPRA Leads Reforms; EPADS Brings Transparency, Accountability in Procurement

Islamabad, The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has implemented landmark reforms in public procurement in line with the Digital Pakistan Vision of the Prime Minister of Pakistan and international best practices. Central to this transformation is the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS), which has already revolutionized procurement nationwide and is ready to enter its next phase with the launch of an upgraded version, EPADS 2.0.

This was stated by Hasnat Ahmed Qureshi, Managing Director PPRA, while briefing journalists here on Monday. He informed that, following a diagnostic review conducted by international and local consultants and the subsequent approval of the reform’s roadmap by the Prime Minister of Pakistan, PPRA initiated a comprehensive reform programme in 2024, encompassing e-procurement implementation, legal, capacity-building, and institutional reforms.

Mr. Qureshi highlighted that the transition to e-procurement was achieved through the rollout of the EPADS in the Federal Government and three provinces. So far, 9,846 procuring agencies and 43,000 suppliers, including 600 foreign vendors, have registered on the platform. During the financial year 2024–25 alone, 526,271 transactions worth Rs. 1,408.58 billion were carried out through EPADS, he informed.