Achi news desk-
LAHORE: The Punjab Government has achieved a milestone in tax collection, surpassing Rs 400 billion through its online platform, e-Pay Punjab. This system has facilitated over 50 million transactions, which shows a significant shift towards online payments among citizens.
Faisal Yousaf, Chairman Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), highlighted these achievements during a progress review meeting. Notably, more than 3 million citizens have downloaded the e-Pay Punjab app, which offers a wide range of services, including payment of 84 different taxes across 18 departments.
Chairman Faisal Yousaf emphasized the continuous efforts to improve user experience by adding new services to the platform. Developed in collaboration with the Punjab Finance Department and 1 Link, e-Pay Punjab provides multiple payment options such as ATM, internet banking, mobile banking, and over the counter transactions at 1Link member banks.
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In addition, tax payments can be made through Telco Agents and mobile wallets, demonstrating the government’s commitment to modernizing processes and improving accessibility to public services.
