Record Rs 1.6bn irrigation revenue collected in single day via e-abiana system

LAHORE, Jun 22 (APP):Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has achieved a major milestone in digital revenue collection and financial transparency through the Irrigation Revenue Collection (e-Aabiana) System developed for the Punjab Irrigation Department.

On June 15, 2026, a record-breaking amount of Rs 1.6 billion was collected in a single day via e-Pay Punjab against 99,866 bills, marking a significant achievement in public sector digitization, says a PITB press release issued

here on Monday. This milestone was shared during a meeting presided over by PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf. PITB Additional Director General (ADG) Ali Raza Kheiri, Joint Director Usman Waheed, and other senior officials were also present.The participants of the meeting were apprised that since the launch of the e-Aabiana system in December 2020, a total of 6.7 million bills have been processed through e-Pay Punjab as of June 17, 2026, demonstrating the system’s growing adoption and efficiency.Speaking on the occasion, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated that the achievement reflects the successful implementation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision for e-Governance, combined with PITB’s technological expertise. He further emphasized that the integration of the e-Aabiana system with e-Pay Punjab was providing farmers with a secure, transparent, and convenient digital payment solution.He added that the initiative had significantly improved record management, ensured timely payments, and enhanced overall revenue collection mechanisms, contributing to better governance and service delivery.