PLRA to help GB in digitising land record

LAHORE: The Punjab government, using modern information technology, has successfully digitised land records, making them secure and streamlining related services for the general public. Acknowledging the successful transition from manual land records to a computerised system, Gilgit-Baltistan has requested assistance from the Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA) in digitising its land records.

In response, PLRA experts have initiated the development of a land record computerisation project for Gilgit-Baltistan based on their prior experience. After preparing the initial documentation, both parties jointly formulated an implementation strategy for the project.

Recently, the Gilgit-Baltistan Cabinet approved the computerisation of (ETI) land records. To implement the project, a Project Implementation Unit (PIU) will be established under the leadership of the Gilgit-Baltistan Board of Revenue and overseen by the PLRA.

Initially, the land records in four districts of Gilgit Baltistan will be computerised and linked with Geographical Information System (GIS) maps. This initiative will establish a standardised, unified, and integrated land administration system. The reforms will not only make land records more accessible and secure for the general public but also provide data for government projects at various levels.

Workshop on safety techniques ends

The two-day workshop titled ‘Bowtie – Barrier Based Risk Management’ organised by the Department of Chemical, Polymer & Composite Materials Engineering at UET Lahore concluded here on Friday.

The workshop was organised for the MS Safety, Health & Environment (HSE) students, Pakistan's only HEC-approved postgraduate programme in Health and Environment. Led by Engr Rashid Mahmood, the workshop provided students with valuable insights into advanced safety techniques.

Engr Rashid’s sessions covered key methodologies such as Bowtie risk assessment, BS-CAT (Barrier Systematic Cause Analysis Technique), and Root Cause Analysis (RCA), designed to empower participants to apply these tools to complex risk evaluations and real-world incident investigations.

The closing ceremony was attended by Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Shahid Munir, Chairman of the Chemical Engineering Department Prof Dr Hafiz Muhammad Zaheer Aslam, and others.

Prof Dr Shahid Munir highlighted the significance of hands-on training in enhancing decision-making and fostering a strong safety culture within industries. The workshop, which also featured certificate distribution for participants, was lauded by students and professionals alike for its interactive and practical approach to improving workplace safety.