LAHORE, Oct 28 (APP):The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) conducted a two-day IT training programme for 33 under-training Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSPs) of Sindh Police as part of the Social Policy Training Programme for DSPs of the 4th STC of Sindh Police, organized by the National Police Academy (NPA), Islamabad.
The training showcased PITB’s technology-driven initiatives in the law-and-order domain, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications and the Integrated Criminal Justice System (ICJS). The sessions highlighted the role of digital solutions in strengthening policing, enhancing institutional coordination, and improving criminal justice processes.
PITB Director General (IT) Syed Qasim Afzal, Director (Project Management) Jamal Ahmad, and Joint Director Salman Ali Khan shared insights into PITB’s digital initiatives and briefed the participating officers on their applications in modern law enforcement and criminal justice. Senior Programme Manager Mehreen Pervaiz coordinated the programme, with Programme Officers Ansab Ali Khan and Maria Saleem supporting the planning, coordination, and execution of the training activities.
PITB Chairman Faisal Yousaf stated, “Technology plays a vital role in strengthening law enforcement institutions, improving coordination, and enhancing the efficiency of public service delivery. Through such training initiatives, PITB aims to share its expertise in digital governance and promote interprovincial collaboration to support more effective, transparent, and responsive policing.”
The initiative reflects PITB’s continued commitment to building public-sector capacity, sharing technological expertise across provinces, and advancing digital transformation in law enforcement and criminal justice.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
