| Lahore: The Lahore Metropolitan Corporation (LMC) is spearheading efforts to modernise the collection of maps for houses, shops, and commercial buildings through a newly established online portal, according to a news article published on January 28.
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Under the directive of the Municipal Secretary Dr Ahmad Javaid Qazi, the LMC has been tasked with the creation of this portal and associated system. To oversee this transition, a representative from the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has been appointed as the Municipal Chief Information Liaison (MCIL).
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Moreover, the first phase of training for planning department officers on the utilisation of the new portal has been completed. This initiative marks a shift from paper-based maps to electronic submissions, streamlining the entire process from district to zone level. |
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