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2 days ago
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PITB holds training session on e-filing
LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) organised a training session on the e-Filing and Office Automation System (e-FOAS) for officials of the South Punjab Secretariat. According to the PITB on Friday, South Punjab Additional Chief Secretary Fuad Hashim Rabbani chaired the session while Special Secretary Communication and Works Aftab Pirzada, Additional Secretary Ghulam Abbas and Focal Person from S&GAD South Punjab, Engineer Iram Abbas were also present. The training, conducted by the PITB's e-FOAS team, was aimed at acquainting the participants with the modern digital platform developed to streamline official processes and eliminate manual file movement in government offices. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
20-06-2025
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- Business Recorder
e-procurement system: PITB, PPRA organise training session
LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), organised a comprehensive training session on the e-procurement system for officials from divisional, district, and tehsil-level offices across the Multan division. According to the PITB, Waqar Azim, Managing Director of PPRA, provided a detailed overview of the legal and regulatory framework governing public procurement in Punjab. The PITB's e-procurement team conducted hands-on training across various modules of the system and actively engaged participants through interactive Q&A sessions and feedback collection. The e-procurement system, developed by PITB, leverages modern technology to facilitate secure, paperless, and efficient procurement. In this regard, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated that, under the directives of the Punjab government, the PITB has implemented the e-procurement system across various government departments to make the procurement process more efficient, transparent, and streamlined. Through this system, vendors from across the province and beyond can submit bids online, eliminating geographical barriers and streamlining the entire procurement cycle. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
18-06-2025
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- Business Recorder
Pak student selected for IOAI
KARACHI: A Pakistani student namely Muhammad Ayan Abdullah has been selected to represent the country at the prestigious International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), due in Beijing, China from August 2 to 9, 2025. Viper Technology, Pakistan's leading IT hardware manufacturer, has extended full support to enable his participation. In collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), Viper has proudly provided its flagship 'PLUTO AI PC'-a locally assembled, high-performance computer designed specifically for Al and machine learning workloads. This initiative is part of Viper Technology's mission to empower Pakistani youth with cutting-edge tools and promote 'Made in Pakistan' innovation in global competitions. The PLUTO AI PC provided to Muhammad Ayan is part of Viper's newest Al PC line-built in Pakistan, built for performance, and now headed to Beijing. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
14-06-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
CM hails women's interest in digital empowerment
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has commended the Punjab Information Technology Board's (PITB) digital programme for women's financial empowerment. She stated, "Integrated digital collaboration of Modern Skills Training Centres in every district of Punjab under the 'SheWins' programme is under way for women's financial independence and empowerment through e-commerce, social media marketing, content creation and other training courses." She said women across Punjab were showing great interest in the programme for moving towards financial independence. Under the platform, there are ample opportunities for skilled women in every district by allowing them access to relevant markets. She explained, "Training, legal guidance and leadership opportunities are available to university students at Women Development Centres across Punjab." Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the centres were providing women a safe environment in every campus of Punjab and the training increases their independence and self-confidence. Meanwhile, paying tribute to the donors on the World Blood Donor Day, the chief minister said, "A coordinated system has been developed in Punjab for the timely supply of healthy blood." She said Punjab had established Pakistan's first regular virtual blood bank that allows the needy patients to contact the donors.
Business Recorder
14-06-2025
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- Business Recorder
Maryam's vision: digital technology to empower ‘every daughter'
LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif noted with satisfaction that Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)'s innovative and revolutionary digital program for women's financial empowerment has rendered remarkable results. She said, 'Daughters of Punjab have every right to live, learn and move forward.' She added, 'They now do not have just dream, but also have the skills to fulfil them, this is our success.' She highlighted, 'The role of PITB in using technology to make women financially independent is commendable.' The Chief Minister said,' Integrated digital collaboration of Modern Skills Training Centers in every district of Punjab under 'SheWins' program is underway for women's financial independence and empowerment through e-commerce, social media marketing, content creation and other training courses.' She added, 'Women across Punjab are showing great interest in 'SheWins' program, moving towards financial independence by earning personal income.' She underscored, 'On 'SheWins' platform, there are ample opportunities for skilled women in every district by allowing them access to relevant markets.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
