Govt body set to pinpoint culprits behind Track and Trace delays

A new committee formed by the prime minister to identify flaws and failures of the Track and Trace System (TTS) is likely to submit its report today (Tuesday). The committee, headed by Finance Secretary Imdadullah Bosal, will likely hold the TTS project directors responsible. The TTS is a software-based solution for tracking vehicles, loading units, shipments, and products throughout the entire supply chain, from supplier to consumer. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif tasked Mr Bosal to identify officials involved in the delayed implementation of the system. The federal cabinet made the decision last week after rejecting an earlier report submitted by a committee led by former finance secretary Tariq Bajwa. Sources in the finance ministry said the new committee has found that the project’s poor implementation resulted in serious lapses and delays.