Key Takeaways
- Karachi Development Authority plans to digitize land records.
- A barcode-based tracking system will enhance transparency and efficiency.
- The move aims to protect citizens' interests in land-related cases.
The Karachi Development Authority (KDA) has announced plans to fully digitize its land records and introduce a barcode-based file tracking system to improve transparency and monitoring.
The decision was discussed during a meeting on Wednesday between KDA Director General Asif Jan Siddiqui and a delegation from the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), led by member Bushra Naz Malik, at the Civic Centre.
The meeting focused on institutional matters, transparency, and measures to protect citizens' interests in land-related cases.
Bushra Naz Malik briefed the KDA chief on the CCP’s role in promoting fair competition, preventing anti-competitive practices, and safeguarding consumer rights.
Siddiqui stated that the KDA is digitizing land records in phases and building a secure digital archive for public access.
He added that the system will allow citizens to access property information remotely, while also improving record preservation and reducing delays and irregularities.
The KDA will also introduce a modern barcode-based file tracking mechanism to monitor file movement electronically, identify delays, and ensure timely action on land issues.
Siddiqui emphasized that transparency, merit, and fair competition are essential for a credible institutional system.
The meeting was attended by senior officials from both institutions.
