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Over Rs1bn e-Aabiana collected in a single day

By Our Correspondent
June 23, 2026
Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousuf looks on in a meeting. — X@faisalyousaf786
Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousuf looks on in a meeting. — X@faisalyousaf786

LAHORE:The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has achieved a major milestone in digital revenue collection and financial transparency through the Irrigation Revenue Collection (e-Aabiana) System developed for the Punjab Irrigation Department. On June 15, 2026, a record-breaking amount of over Rs1.6 billion was collected in a single day via e-Pay Punjab against 99,866 bills, marking a significant achievement in public sector digitisation. This milestone was shared during a meeting presided over by PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf. PITB Additional Director General (ADG) Ali Raza Kheiri, Joint Director Usman Waheed, and other senior officials were also present.

The participants of the meeting were apprised that since the launch of the e-Aabiana system in December 2020, a total of 6.7 million bills have been processed through e-Pay Punjab as of June 17, 2026, demonstrating the system’s growing adoption and efficiency.

Speaking on the occasion, PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated that this achievement reflects the successful implementation of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s vision for e-governance, combined with PITB’s technological expertise. He emphasized that the integration of the e-Aabiana system with e-Pay Punjab is providing farmers with a secure, transparent, and convenient digital payment solution. He added that the initiative has significantly improved record management, ensured timely payments, and enhanced overall revenue collection mechanisms, contributing to better governance and service delivery.