LAHORE: Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, has unveiled plans to launch an online property transfer service specifically tailored for overseas Pakistanis, aiming to protect expatriates from potential fraud.
Chairing a special meeting of the Punjab Board of Revenue (BoR) focused on reforms, the newly elected provincial leader emphasized the significance of this initiative.
The online property transfer service will offer overseas Pakistanis facilities for mutation, e-filing, and land registration, ensuring a seamless process for them. CM Maryam Nawaz Shareef directed for its swift implementation, particularly targeting Pakistanis residing in the United States (US), United Kingdom (UK), Saudi Arabia, and other Gulf nations. She stressed the importance of adhering to timelines in delivering these services and requested a record of government land across the province.
In addition to property transfer services, the Chief Minister discussed plans to develop roadside gyms and parks on government-owned land, aiming to enhance public facilities. She also instructed the establishment of land facilitation centers in every district to streamline land-related processes.
During the meeting, details were shared about the upcoming land facilitation centers, scheduled to be operational in 11 divisions by June 30. It was also revealed that online land records for 5,798 Mauza would be accessible by December 2024. Moreover, CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz was briefed on the commencement of the online land record project in 10 districts, with a focus on utilizing 811,044 acres of government land for corporate farming.
Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over another meeting in Lahore, discussing comprehensive planning for the Regional Economic Corridor in Punjab. She emphasized the importance of mapping industrial zones and gathering authentic data to assist small industrialists and combat smog effectively.
Maryam Nawaz affirmed the government’s commitment to facilitating investors, ensuring that all-out efforts would be made to create an investor-friendly environment in the province.
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