RAWALPINDI: Punjab Government to Create Central DNA Database on the directive of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Home Department has decided to establish a central DNA database in Punjab.
The Punjab Forensic Science Agency will collect DNA records from across the province. This database will help identify suspects in serious crimes quickly. It has also been decided to record the DNA of prisoners in jails across Punjab, as well as habitual criminals.
A working group of experts has been formed under the instructions of Home Secretary Noor-ul-Amin Mengal. The group will propose a model for setting up the central DNA database, which is expected to improve the justice system’s performance.
Dr. Mohammad Amjad, Director General of the Punjab Forensic Science Agency, has been appointed as the head of the working group. Other members include Director Admin Waleed Baig, Professor Dr. Muaz-ur-Rehman, and DIG Athar Waheed. The group will submit its recommendations to the Home Secretary within a week.
On the other hand, Punjab Advancing in Digital Technology Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif stated that Punjab is progressing rapidly in digital technology and online trade.
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Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met with a high-level delegation from World Liberty Financial, an organization supported by U.S. President Donald Trump.
The delegation included Zachary Folkman, Zachary Witkoff, and Chase Herro. Bilal Bin Saqib, head of the Pakistan Crypto Council, was also present. The meeting focused on blockchain innovation, tokenization, real-world assets, and stablecoin applications.
Discussions covered promoting blockchain technology and reviewing the tokenization of Pakistan’s natural resources, including minerals and agriculture.
The meeting also addressed the implementation of stablecoin solutions for transparency, efficiency, and security in digital transactions. Emphasis was placed on the need for a better framework for remittances, financial transactions, and global trade.
Both sides agreed to integrate Pakistan’s economic and financial systems with decentralized finance models. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif appreciated the innovative economic ideas presented by the World Liberty Financial delegation.
