PITB, PPRA Conduct E-Procurement Training for Judicial Magistrates
— March 24, 2025
LAHORE (AIA) The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), conducted an e-procurement orientation and training session for judicial magistrates (senior civil judges) at the Punjab Judicial Academy on Monday.
The session included a comprehensive briefing on the PPRA legal framework by PPRA Managing Director Waqar Azim, followed by an interactive discussion. The PITB e-Procurement team provided an in-depth orientation on the system and offered hands-on training on its various modules. The training concluded with a Q&A session, ensuring participants gained practical insights into the digital procurement process.
Highlighting the significance of e-procurement in modern governance, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated, “The implementation of an e-procurement system enhances transparency, efficiency, and accessibility in public procurement. By leveraging technology, we are simplifying processes and enabling a more competitive and inclusive environment for vendors.”
The e-procurement system integrates modern techniques to streamline government procurement, allowing vendors to submit bids online from anywhere. This digital transformation aims to create a more transparent, secure, and efficient procurement process, reinforcing good governance and ensuring accessibility for all stakeholders.