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LAHORE, Nov 18 (APP):The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Project Management Unit (PMU) of the Local Government & Community Development Department, conducted a two-day training workshop on the Planning Support System (PSS), eBiz Portal, and e-Construction Services Portal.
Planning Officers from Local Governments across Punjab, Development Authorities, and PHATA participated in the sessions, gaining hands-on experience and strengthening their technical capacity under the directions of the Secretary, LG&CD Department, says a press release issued here on Tuesday.
During the event, PITB and the PMU–LG&CD Department formalized a contract agreement for the development of the Geo-AI Violation Detection System and its integration with PSS. PITB Director General e-Governance Sajid Latif, Additional Director General (ADG) Khurram Mushtaq and Director D&P Ata-ur-Rehman graced the workshop and contract signing ceremony, offering valuable guidance and emphasizing the importance of digital transformation in public service delivery.
This initiative marks a major step forward in enhancing monitoring capabilities, improving regulatory oversight, and supporting data-driven urban planning across Punjab. Participants also received practical training on effectively using the eBiz and e-Construction Service Portals to streamline processes and deliver services more efficiently. The workshop aimed to support officers in adopting digital tools with greater confidence and applying them to improve citizen facilitation at the local level.
In his message, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated, “By integrating advanced systems like Geo-AI with our planning and monitoring platforms, we are enabling smarter, faster, and more transparent decision-making. This partnership will significantly strengthen digital public services and empower institutions across the province.”