The Punjab government has introduced online access to property registries through the Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement (PULSE) project, marking a key development in the digitization of land records. Citizens can now access and download official registry documents directly from the PULSE portal, reducing the need for physical visits to land offices and enhancing transparency in property transactions across the province.
The PULSE project features a Unified Land Information System that integrates urban land data from various sources. A major element of this system is GIS-based parcel mapping, which connects registered deeds with precise geographic locations. This geospatial linkage aims to minimize land disputes by offering clarity on boundaries and ownership, especially in densely populated or rapidly urbanizing regions.
As part of the digitization effort, more than 151 million pages of registered property deeds have been scanned and uploaded to the digital system. In addition, over 836 housing societies have been mapped, accounting for 874,000 land parcels. The system is also connected with local development authorities, improving coordination between urban planning and land administration agencies.
Residents can now retrieve property documents by visiting the official PULSE website, selecting the “RoD Archives/Records” option, and entering required details such as city, tehsil, CNIC, buyer’s name, and registry number. Once the data is submitted, the user can access the section labeled “Record ki Tafseelat” to download the official registry in digital format. This self-service functionality is designed to simplify processes for both property owners and prospective buyers.
Government officials stated that the digital transformation under the PULSE initiative aims to enhance efficiency in the property registration process, encourage lawful land management, and curb irregularities in the land market. They believe the shift to digital records will increase investor confidence and contribute to more transparent urban development. By making land information more accessible, the system is also expected to attract domestic and international investment in real estate and infrastructure projects.
In a related development, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) on July 14 at the Lahore Expo Centre. PERA is set to begin operations in the Lahore Division next week and will be gradually rolled out across the province by the end of the year. The authority will address key regulatory concerns such as artificial inflation, illegal land encroachments, profiteering, and hoarding. Officials noted that PERA’s mandate is to strengthen rule enforcement and build trust in governance by offering more consistent oversight.
The combined efforts of the PULSE project and PERA represent a broader strategy to modernize land governance and improve public service delivery through digital tools and institutional reform. These initiatives are part of the provincial government’s plan to promote planned urban development and ensure that property ownership processes are efficient, verifiable, and accessible to all citizens.
