Punjab government has agreed to extend technical assistance to the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration in launching an e-stamp system aimed at modernizing land records and improving the process of property transactions in the federal capital. The initiative is part of broader efforts to bring transparency and efficiency to real estate documentation and service delivery for citizens.
An agreement formalizing this collaboration was signed during a ceremony held at the Capital Development Authority (CDA) headquarters between ICT administration and Punjab Land Records Authority (PLRA). This partnership will enable Islamabad to introduce an electronic stamp paper system modeled after Punjab’s successful e-stamp initiative, which has already been implemented across multiple districts of the province. The system aims to eliminate manual stamp papers, reduce fraudulent practices, and enhance convenience for property buyers and sellers. Chief Commissioner and CDA Chairman Mohammad Ali Randhawa, who has been leading several digitization projects in the capital, directed the initiative and highlighted the importance of technological integration in public services.
Under the agreement, Islamabad will soon adopt the e-stamp paper system alongside the digitization of its land record database, bringing greater accuracy and accessibility to property management processes. The system will be managed through a secure online platform, ensuring that citizens can generate and verify stamp papers digitally without having to visit government offices. Officials from both CDA and ICT administration noted that this move will help address persistent challenges such as property transfer delays, data inconsistencies, and document tampering. By integrating Islamabad’s property documentation into a digital framework, the initiative seeks to establish a more transparent and accountable record-keeping mechanism.
Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon stated that the e-stamp paper system will directly contribute to resolving common difficulties faced by citizens during property transfers, mutations, and the sale or purchase of real estate. He emphasized that the transition to an electronic system will not only save time and cost but also improve the overall quality of public service delivery. The e-stamp system will help streamline administrative processes, reduce dependency on intermediaries, and curb opportunities for corruption by automating verification and validation steps.
Officials involved in the project expressed optimism that the collaboration between Punjab and Islamabad will serve as a model for interprovincial cooperation in digital governance. The initiative represents a significant step forward in implementing technology-driven reforms that support Pakistan’s broader digital transformation agenda. Once fully implemented, the e-stamp system will make property transactions in Islamabad more transparent, efficient, and secure, improving both citizen experience and institutional performance.
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