ISLAMABAD: The federal government has taken new measures to secure and digitise Toshakhana records by transferring information previously maintained in manual registers to a centralised computerised system.
According to informed sources, the new system has been established at the Cabinet Division and is connected to a specially designated server of the National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC). Access has been tightly restricted as part of the government’s digital security overhaul.
Only one designated computer at the Cabinet Division is connected to the NRTC server, and access is limited to two authorised officials — a section officer and a deputy secretary. The computer can only be activated through the fingerprints of the designated officials, adding a biometric layer of security to the sensitive database.
The new digital system will record information related to gifts received, their valuation, issuance and other relevant Toshakhana details. It will also maintain entry and exit records to create a controlled digital trail of activity.
The computerisation initiative is aimed at reducing the risks associated with manual record-keeping and improving the security, organisation and integrity of Toshakhana data. The government also hopes the system will provide a more systematic mechanism for preserving both historical and current records.
The move comes amid continued public and political interest in Toshakhana records and the management of gifts received by government officials. Under the new arrangement, access to the database will remain strictly controlled, with biometric verification ensuring that only authorised personnel can use the designated system.
