Mohammad J. Sear, Vice Chairperson and member of the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), has resigned from his position, exclusive to TechJuice. His resignation has reportedly been accepted by the president of the authority. However, the reasons behind his departure have not been disclosed.
The development marks a significant change for the authority, which is responsible for advancing Pakistan’s digital transformation agenda. Further details about Sear’s resignation and the circumstances surrounding his departure are still awaited.
J. Sear’s Appointment to the PDA
J. Sear was appointed by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on August 20, 2025, for a five-year term under the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication. His departure comes before the completion of that term, making the development a notable change in the authority’s leadership.
At the PDA, J. Sear served alongside Chairperson Dr. Sohail Munir and fellow member Aamer Rana. His responsibilities included supporting the development and implementation of Pakistan’s National Digital Masterplan and coordinating digital initiatives across government departments.
Professional Background
Before joining the PDA, J. Sear built an extensive career in public-sector consulting and digital government. He spent more than 12 years in the UK Civil Service and accumulated over 26 years of international management consulting experience across the UK, New Zealand, and the Middle East and North Africa region.
He also served as a Senior Partner at EY for more than 11 years, leading work in digital government, public-sector consulting, and startup practices. In addition, Sear has published four books covering digital nations, AI-native governance, digital societies, and the digital economy.
The reasons for his resignation remain unclear, and no further explanation has been made public so far. More details are expected once the Pakistan Digital Authority provides an official statement or additional information about the leadership change.