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Lahore: Punjab has become the first province in Pakistan to automate its development system using digital technology, according to a news article on January 3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: <\/strong>Punjab CM seeks Huawei\u2019s expertise for digital transformation in Lahore<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pursuant to the details, advanced technology is now being employed to monitor and review the daily progress of development projects. During a briefing to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb revealed that Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz oversees project data through a dedicated portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Minister Aurangzeb highlighted the allocation of PKR 844 billion for public projects\u2014the largest budget in Punjab\u2019s history to ensure equitable development across the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key initiatives include reforms in healthcare, with upgrades to health facilities at various levels, and a focus on environmental sustainability through improved industrial and agricultural practices. Subsidised agricultural machinery is being provided, and a \u201cClean Punjab\u201d initiative is extending Lahore’s cleanliness model to all districts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The province has also prioritised education, IT, skill development, and maternal and child health, along with launching the \u201cApni Chhat Apna Ghar\u201d scheme to enable homeownership. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read: <\/strong>PDWP approves PKR 20.67 bn for 10 development projects in Punjab<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Environmental efforts include measures against smog, such as introducing zigzag kiln technology, banning plastic bags, and reducing crop residue burning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These efforts, commended by the Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee, underline the province’s commitment to sustainable development and inclusive governance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lahore: Punjab has become the first province in Pakistan to automate its development system using digital technology, according to a news article on January 3. Read: Punjab CM seeks Huawei\u2019s expertise for digital transformation in Lahore Pursuant to the details, advanced technology is now being employed to monitor and review the daily progress of development projects. During a briefing to the Standing Committee on Planning and Development, Senior Provincial Minister Maryam Aurangzeb revealed that Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz oversees project data through a dedicated portal. Minister Aurangzeb highlighted the allocation of PKR 844 billion for public projects\u2014the largest budget in Punjab\u2019s history to ensure equitable development across the province. Key initiatives include reforms in healthcare, with upgrades to health facilities at various levels, and a focus on environmental sustainability through improved industrial and agricultural practices. Subsidised agricultural machinery is being provided, and a \u201cClean Punjab\u201d initiative is extending Lahore’s cleanliness model to all districts. The province has also prioritised education, IT, skill development, and maternal and child health, along with launching the \u201cApni Chhat Apna Ghar\u201d scheme to enable homeownership. 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