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19/05/23
Caretaker Provincial Health Minister Dr. Javed Akram Announced Launch of Artificial Intelligence System in Government Hospitals
The Department of Specialized Health Care and Medical Education has taken another revolutionary step. In this regard, the caretaker provincial health minister, Dr. Javed Akram announced the good news of the launch of artificial intelligence system in government hospitals. Now artificial intelligence system will be implemented in government teaching hospitals of Punjab. The caretaker provincial health minister, Dr. Javed Akram said that the artificial intelligence system can have many benefits in the healthcare system in Pakistan. All the information will be provided to the machine through the artificial intelligence system. The future machine will provide us with guidance based on its information. Another application Outbreak Alert is also being introduced. In the first phase, artificial intelligence system will be implemented in Jinnah Hospital and PKLI. Artificial intelligence system will benefit both health departments. In government teaching hospitals, Artificial intelligence system will be enabled under HIMS system. He further said that we are trying to make all government teaching hospitals of Punjab paperless. We hope that with the help of modern science, we can save the people from dangerous diseases. Artificial intelligence system will benefit the common man a lot. But it will also be very helpful in the treatment of patients after accidents. Artificial intelligence system will also be helpful in diagnosis, treatment and prevention in the health sector. Artificial intelligence system will prove to be a revolutionary step in the healthcare system and it will have very good results in the health system. Clinical audit will also be done through the artificial intelligence system. By evaluating the effects of drugs through the artificial intelligence system, safe treatment of patients will be ensured.
19/05/23
SMBR Chairs Meeting About Revenue Recovery
A meeting on revenue recovery, chaired by Senior Member Board of Revenue Punjab Nabeel Javed was held in the Board Committee Room. The meeting was attended by Member Taxes Tariq Qureshi, DG Land Record Authority Saira Omar, Secretary Taxes Taaseer Ahmad, Deputy Secretary Staff Roman Burana, Additional Commissioner Lahore, and Chief Stamp Inspector, along with relevant officers and commissioners, who participated via video link.
The officers and commissioners provided their briefings on revenue recovery to SMBR, stating that Punjab has achieved 88% recovery in terms of transfer fees across the province, and a certain recovery of 60% has been ensured in CVT (Capital Value Tax) and Stamp Duty. 
The Additional Commissioner Lahore informed that 100% recovery of water rates has been achieved in Lahore.
Senior Member Nabeel Javed suggested that commissioners and deputy commissioners should form special teams for revenue recovery and deploy assistant commissioners in the field, ensuring the achievement of their targets without fail. He also emphasized the need for deputy commissioners to monitor the teams for revenue recovery to ensure the completion of targets. He further stated that timely completion of revenue recovery targets is of utmost importance, and efforts should be made to improve revenue recovery in future meetings. He warned that strict action would be taken against officers who show negligence, lack of interest, or sluggishness in achieving revenue recovery targets.

Subsequently, Senior Member Board of Revenue Nabeel Javed participated in the oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected office-bearers of the Revenue Employees Association. Nabeel Javed congratulated the newly elected body of the Revenue Association and administered their oath.
18/05/23
Industries Minister Assures to Resolve Businessmen's Problems

Provincial Minister for Industries, Commerce, and Energy SM Tanveer has reiterated his unwavering commitment to addressing the challenges confronted by industrialists and traders, affirming his determination to spare no effort in finding effective solutions. To enhance support for the business community, the Punjab Chambers of Commerce Coordination Committee has been established, while discussions with stakeholders are underway to establish a Board of Management focused on addressing issues specific to industrial estates.
These remarks were delivered by Provincial Minister SM Tanveer during his visit to the Rawalpindi Small Trade and Small Industries Chamber, where a gathering of industrialists and businessmen had assembled. The minister placed significant emphasis on prioritizing the resolution of problems faced by industrialists and traders, actively engaging with Chambers of Commerce and Industry to achieve tangible outcomes. He underscored the pivotal role played by political and economic stability in driving the nation's development, emphasizing the imperative of collaborative efforts and unity in securing a prosperous future. Recognizing the interdependence between the livelihoods of the general public and the success of small industries, he also highlighted the earnest endeavors of the Punjab caretaker government in fostering the growth of the cottage industry.
18/05/23
Lahore Police Leverages ICT to Safeguard Lives and Property: CCPO

Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana highlighted the significant impact of the Tenant Registration System and Hotel Eye Software in bolstering surveillance, apprehending criminals, and capturing fugitives in the provincial metropolis.
In a statement issued today, CCPO Lahore disclosed that between April 1 and May 15, a notable number of individuals were registered in the police records, including 63,708 tenants and 1,166 private employees. Moreover, Travel Eye diligently monitored a total of 915,255 individuals, consisting of 108,377 locals and 4,093 foreigners. Meanwhile, the Smart Eye system successfully tracked and checked 174 absconders and 87 judicial absconders, he noted.
Emphasizing the effectiveness of e-police posts, the CCPO reported that comprehensive checks were conducted on over 70,947 individuals and 8,254 vehicles. As a result, 598 criminals were apprehended, and 104 stolen vehicles were successfully recovered. In addition, a thorough inspection encompassed 2,246 establishments, including hotels, guesthouses, hostels, and factories, the CCPO said.
Kamyana underscored the improved registration process facilitated by the Tenant Registration System and its pivotal role in capturing suspects. He urged citizens to fulfill their responsibility by promptly registering their tenants in the system to safeguard their lives and property. Also, the police force diligently employs state-of-the-art information and communication technology systems to continuously monitor suspicious individuals, thus contributing to the creation of a secure and peaceful society, he concluded.
 
18/05/23
Minister P&SHD Announces Evening Shift Vaccination at Selected Hospitals

Punjab Minister for Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Dr. Jamal Nasir said here on Thursday that the Expanded Program on Immunization has started evening shift vaccination services at leading Teaching Hospitals of the province. Speaking at Media Orientation Workshop organized by the Expanded Program on Immunization with support of UNICEF, he said the initiative shall facilitate parents who are unable to get their children vaccinated during working hours.
Present in the Seminar were Director General Health Services Punjab Dr. Ilyas Gondal, Director Expanded Program on Immunization Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed, UNICEF representatives Dr. Tahir Manzoor and Dr. Quratul Ain, WHO representative Dr. Imran Qureshi, Director Hepatitis Control Program Dr. Yadullah, immunization experts, senior journalists including bureau chiefs and beat reporters.
Dr. Nasir Jamal said that role of vaccines is pivotal in preventing and controlling outbreaks across the world. Without vaccines, he said, our world would be hugely vulnerable to epidemics and outbreaks. He said the Orientation Workshop was part of the activities of the World Immunization Week 2023 which is is commemorated world over from 24  to 30 April every year. However, awareness activities continue throughout the month of May. He further said that in consonance with the theme of this year, 'The Big Catch up', Punjab carried out the Integrated Outreach Activity with WHO support which provided an excellent catch-up vaccination opportunity to cover Zero Dose Children/Communities & Defaulters, Higher age group children till 5 years missing vaccination, ensure Covid-19 Vaccination and administer OPV to Still Missed Children. He said, “The World Immunization Week" gives an opportunity to create awareness about the miraculous impact of vaccines in saving human lives. Vaccines are the most cost effective Public Health Intervention ever introduced in human history. Government of the Punjab provides vaccines for 12 fatal diseases to children below two years of age free of cost. These vaccines are administered by Skilled Immunization Staff through fixed and outreach sites.”
Director General Health Services Punjab Dr. Ilyas Gondal appealed media to support in creating awareness about the role vaccines in saving lives. Director EPI Dr. Mukhtar Ahmed said that Punjab has also set up Labour Room Birth Vaccination at selected Teaching Hospitals to ensure birth dose vaccine of every child.  
UNICEF Representative Dr. Tahir Manzoor said that benefits of vaccines must reach the rich and poor alike. WHO Representative Dr. Imran Qureshi said that vaccines provided by EPI Punjab were approved by the WHO and were safe and effective.