Punjab making significant progress in IT: Dr Firdous.

LAHORE -- Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that Punjab is witnessing significant progress and development in the field of information technology and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) is playing a vital role in the creation of job opportunities for the youth. Addressing a press conference flanked by Provincial Minister for Higher Education and Information Technology Raja Yasir Humayun at PITB Office Arfa Software Technology Park on Thursday, she said the government had laid great emphasis on 'e-Governance' and is extensively using technology to improve efficiency and governance and ensure transparency and accountability. Providing support and creating a conducive environment for the IT and other related sectors has been among the top priorities of the government, she further said.

The Special Assistant said the government has established 'e-Rozgaar' centres across the province to enable the recent graduates to polish and monetize their skills and enhance their professional capabilities. Dr Firdous said that 'E-Building Plan' project has been implemented in Punjab for ease of doing business under which plans for commercial, residential, industrial and semi-commercial buildings will be approved in 30 days.

The Special Assistant said that opposition's announcement for a 'million march' is not for the public but only to save its billions of dollars looted from the national exchequer. She said that PDM's politics, ranging from resignation to long march, foreign funding case to rally against Israel, has now reached a dead end.

The SACM said the government had summoned a national assembly session tomorrow and the time has come to show and prove how serious the Opposition is in submitting its resignations to the Speaker adding that these self-interested people have no courage to resign.

Dr Firdous said the Prime Minister's announcement to telecast live proceedings of foreign funding case has deflated PDM's balloon because everything will be exposed before the general public. She said the PTI has submitted the lists and receipts of its donors to the Election Commission now it is the opposition parties' turn to reveal the source of their funds.

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