Punjab Government Expands ‘Maryam Ki Dastak’ to 11 Districts
— September 10, 2024
LAHORE (AIA) Following directives from Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the ‘Maryam Ki Dastak’ initiative has been expanded to 11 districts, offering over 60 services directly to residents’ doorsteps. The program aims to streamline public service delivery, allowing citizens to access essential services without visiting government offices.
The ‘Dastak Doorstep Delivery App’, developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), provides various services such as birth certificates, FIR copies, marriage certificates, learner’s driving licenses, vehicle ownership transfers, property tax payments, e-stamping, and international driving license renewal, police character certificates, tenant registration, token tax payments, general police verifications, and more.
Faisal Yousaf, Chairman PITB, stated, “The ‘Maryam Ki Dastak’ initiative has provided significant relief to women, the elderly, sick, and working individuals by eliminating the need to visit offices or stand in long queues.” He highlighted that the program is promoting a modern, innovative service delivery model. “We plan to extend the scope of these services across the province by the end of 2024, making it even easier for citizens to access vital services from the comfort of their homes,” he added.
The expanded initiative now covers Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Okara, and Pakpattan. Residents can utilize the Dastak Doorstep Delivery App or call 1202 to access these government services.