PFA to have e-filing, office automation system

LAHORE:The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has signed an agreement with the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) to implement the e-Filing and Office Automation System (e-FOAS), a transformative digital solution designed to enhance operational efficiency.

The agreement was signed by PITB Director General Government Digital Services M Waseem Bhatti and PFA Director General M Asim Javaid. Senior officials from PITB, PFA, and PITB’s BizLinks wing co-signed the agreement.

The e-FOAS initiative provides a centralised platform for digital correspondence, enabling real-time access to official records and efficient document management. Since its inception, e-FOAS has been successfully adopted across multiple departments of the Punjab government.

In this regard, Punjab Information Technology Board Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated that through this collaboration, Punjab Information Technology Board and PFA aim to streamline processes, eliminate paper-based workflows, and ensure round-the-clock digital access to official communications, strengthening public service delivery and accountability. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to fostering transparency, accessibility, and operational efficiency within government departments, he maintained.