Population dept launches e-registration of couples

LAHORE : Punjab Population Welfare Minister Hashim Dogar has said there is no room for incompetence and ignorance in the department. If today we do not address the issue of increasing population then in future we will be held responsible for all problems, the minister said while addressing the launching ceremony of pilot project "E-Registration of Eligible Couples" here on Monday. Initially online registration would be carried out in 10 districts of Punjab. The minister told the participants of the ceremony that Prime Minister Imran Khan is pleased with the performance of the department. The CM has also applauded the working of the Population Welfare Department, therefore, 100 percent increase has been given in the departmental budget for FY 2021-22, the minister said.