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MULTAN, Dec 15 (APP):Emphasizing ease of doing business and public facilitation as the core objectives behind e-governance, e-Biz and online portal initiatives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Commissioner Amir Kareem Khan said on Monday that Punjab government was committed to providing public services, including NOCs and other civic facilities, through an online portal to ensure transparency, efficiency and relief for citizens.
“The online system will eliminate unnecessary visits to offices, speed up processes and help restore public trust,” he said while presiding over a meeting here.
Commissioner Khan also discussed with officials the measures for improving commercial infrastructure across the division.
He directed all relevant departments to work in coordination to improve the business environment and facilitate the business community adding that applicants seeking NOCs should be granted approvals on a priority basis strictly in accordance with the law, while pending cases must be reviewed and decided without delay.
He issued strict instructions for indiscriminate action against illegal constructions, violations of building by-laws and unauthorised housing schemes, warning that constructions without NOCs would be sealed and proceeded against as per law.
The meeting also discussed the Punjab government’s E-Business (E-Biz) Program, launched under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to promote digital governance and facilitate entrepreneurs. The commissioner directed officials to launch a comprehensive public awareness campaign about the program in simple and easy language with technical support from Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB).
An awareness draft highlighting the application procedure and benefits, comprising eight to ten key points, be prepared and circulated through social media official pages, panaflexes and digital platforms.
The government’s priority is to create a conducive environment for commercial activities, encourage traders and ensure maximum citizens benefit from government facilities, Aamir Karim Khan said.
Deputy commissioners, chief officers of municipal corporations, district council representatives and officers from concerned departments attended the meeting.