CM Punjab implements digital wage payment system for forest workers

LAHORE: On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab government has officially proceeded with a modern branchless banking system to pay wages in the department of Forest, abolishing the traditional cash payment system, ARY News reported

CM Maryam Nawaz emphasised regarding the digital wage payment system that the main mission of her administration is transparency, demonstrating, “Every payment will be made with fairness, ensuring justice for all workers. The outdated cash system, which was subject to corruption and inadequacies, is now a thing of the past.”

Under this new digital wage payment system, forest workers’ wages will be directly transferred into their mobile banking accounts, confirming transparency, efficiency, and financial security.

Biometric authentication and SMS notifications of the workers will be done to complete their verifications, ensuring fairness and transparency, eradicating risks associated with corruption, delays, and unauthorised deductions.

The Punjab Forest Department, in association with the Bank of Punjab, has completed all required arrangements for the recent system.

Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb also admired the initiative, emphasising it as a standard for global management and clarity in financial operations, demonstrating the role of technology in requiring justification.

This new digital wage payment system intends to regain the confidence of workers and ensure their financial stability.

It’s a significant step toward updating and improving payments in the public sector.

On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, birth and death registration fees have been revoked on an immediate basis across the province, ARY News reported

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz mentioned that identity is an essential right of every citizen and that the government is working to provide ease to and streamline the processes for the citizens.

According to Punjab Birth, Death Registration Rules 2025, citizens can register births and deaths free of cost at Union Councils and Municipal Committees for seven years.