lahore
A representative delegation of Mckinsey called on Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif here on Tuesday. Matters regarding reformation of tax system and controlling of line losses were discussed in the meeting.
Talking to the delegation, the Chief Minister said that there is a vast scope of increasing provincial resources and simplification of tax collection system can greatly help in this regard. He said that Punjab government will take all possible steps for increasing revenue of the province so that maximum funds could be available for public welfare schemes. He said that there is a need for removing flaws in tax collection system. He said that reforms are being introduced in tax system in Punjab. Shahbaz Sharif said that additional funds generated through improvement of tax collection system will be utilized for the welfare of the masses. He said that measures proposed by Mckinsey for controlling line losses in the distribution of electricity are of vital importance.
 He said that E-stamp papers having security features will soon be introduced. He said that e-governance system is being introduced in all important provincial departments.
He said that record of six districts has been computerized under Land Record Management Information System and the project is being implemented speedily.