The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken a major step toward modernising Pakistan’s petroleum sector by launching the second phase of its oil supply chain digitisation project. This phase introduces a sophisticated Track & Trace system developed in collaboration with the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). The new system will monitor petroleum product […]
Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)
Punjab digitizes 3,800+ mineral sites, modernizes mining oversight
The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has made significant progress in modernizing the mining sector. Since October 2021, PITB, in collaboration with the Punjab Mines & Minerals Department, has geo-tagged over 3,868 mineral reserves using the Chief Inspectorate of Mines App. This initiative aims to improve safety and monitoring in the province’s mining operations. The […]
No swipe, just cash: Smart card project hits a dead end in electric buses
The plan to collect fares through smart cards in electric buses has faced a serious delay. This system was meant to help passengers pay digitally instead of using cash. It was launched with excitement, but the technology behind it never became active. As a result, the smart cards are useless, and people still pay in […]