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Business Recorder
29-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PITB signs MoU with PSTB
LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Software Testing Board (PSTB) to promote global IT certifications across Pakistan. PITB Director Chaudhry Ahmad Islam Syan and PSTB President Dr Muhammad Zohaib Iqbal signed the MoU on behalf of their respective organisations, said PITB on Monday. As part of the MoU, candidates pursuing the International Software Testing Qualifications Board (ISTQB) exams will receive fully reimbursement of their certification costs. This will enable aspiring professionals to obtain globally recognized credentials entirely free of charge. The partnership will serve as a gateway to more global certifications in the future, with the goal of elevating Pakistan's position in the international tech ecosystem and boosting career opportunities for the local IT community. In this regards, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf said, 'This initiative reflects PITB's continued commitment to up-skilling Pakistan's IT workforce and creating globally competitive professionals. By removing financial barriers and partnering with key industry bodies like PSTB, we are enabling talented individuals to gain international recognition, right here at home.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
22-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PITB begins WhizKids summer camp
LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board's incubation wing has kicked off its WhizKids Summer Camp at Arfa Software Technology Park, a two-week programme designed to nurture creativity, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking among children. According to the PITB, the camp offers free training to children aged 8 to 17, covering a wide range of exciting and educational activities, including coding, graphic design, app development, entrepreneurship, and digital marketing. The programme aims to help participants explore the world of technology and acquire essential digital skills in an engaging, hands-on environment. Commenting on the summer camp, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf said, 'The annual camp is part of our broader vision to expose children to emerging technologies from an early age. By polishing their digital, creative, and entrepreneurial capabilities, we aim to lay the foundation for a brighter and more empowered future generation.' Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
PITB, PEEF sign contract to develop Scholarship Management System
LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Punjab Educational Endowment Fund (PEEF) have signed a contract to develop a Scholarship Management System. According to the contract, the PITB will design the system using modern, secure, and scalable technologies tailored to meet PEEF's requirements and operational specifications, said PITB on Wednesday. The system will be designed to digitise the complete lifecycle of the PEFF scholarship programme, ensuring faster, more transparent, and efficient delivery of financial aid to deserving students. The contract signing ceremony was chaired by PITB Director General IT Solutions Waqar Naeem Qureshi and PEEF CEO Muzaffar ul Haq Hashmi. The contract was signed by PITB Director Development and Procurement Ataur Rehman, and PEEF CEO Muzaffar ul Haq Hashmi. PITB Joint Director Sajjad Qureshi and PEEF Acting Manager MIS Amina Mehmood were also present. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
Ogra launches second phase of digitising oil supply chain
ISLAMABAD: In continued drive toward digital transformation, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has launched the second phase of its flagship initiative – Digitising Pakistan's Oil Supply Chain. Building on the successful deployment of its online licencing system and the first phase of digitisation, the Ogra has now initiated a comprehensive Track & Trace system in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). This next phase aims to enhance transparency, operational efficiency, and safety across the country's downstream oil sector. Following the earlier launch of the Raahguzar mobile application — developed in partnership with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and the Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) — which allows consumers to locate licensed fuel stations through GIS mapping, Ogra's latest move expands the scope of digital oversight to the entire supply chain. This phase will digitise the end-to-end movement of petroleum products from refineries and import terminals to storage depots, tank lorries, and retail outlets. The new system integrates ERP platforms, GPS tracking, and centralized dashboards to provide real-time monitoring, deter illegal decanting and smuggling, and support more effective enforcement. 'The initiative represents a major step toward a modern, transparent, and secure oil supply chain in Pakistan,' said Masroor Khan, Chairman Ogra. 'It reflects Ogra's commitment to leveraging technology for improved governance, public safety, and consumer confidence.' With this landmark initiative, the OGRA continues to position itself as a forward-looking regulator driving digital innovation for national progress. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Express Tribune
10-07-2025
- Business
- Express Tribune
2nd phase of digitising oil supply chain begins
Listen to article In its continuous drive towards digital transformation, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has launched the second phase of its flagship initiative – digitising Pakistan's oil supply chain. Building on the successful deployment of an online licensing system and the first phase of digitisation, the oil and gas industry regulator has now initiated a comprehensive track and trace system in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board. This phase is aimed at enhancing transparency, operational efficiency and safety across the country's downstream oil sector. Following the earlier launch of Raahguzar mobile application, developed in partnership with the Federal Board of Revenue and the Oil Companies Advisory Council, which allows consumers to locate licensed fuel stations through Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, Ogra's latest move expands the scope of digital oversight to the entire supply chain. This phase will digitise end-to-end movement of petroleum products from refineries and import terminals to storage depots, tank-lorries and retail outlets. The new system integrates Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platforms, GPS tracking and centralised dashboards to ensure real-time monitoring, deter illegal decanting and smuggling, and support more effective enforcement. Currently, over 29 oil marketing companies are operating with ERP systems and approximately 15,000 tank-lorries are already equipped with GPS tracking devices. These developments form a solid foundation for the nationwide rollout of the track and trace system. "The initiative represents a major step towards a modern, transparent and secure oil supply chain in Pakistan," said Masroor Khan, Chairman Ogra. "It reflects the commitment to leveraging technology for improved governance, public safety and consumer confidence." With this initiative, Ogra continues to position itself as a forward-looking regulator, driving digital innovation for national progress.
