The Punjab government has ordered a shift toward digital payments, directing businesses across the province to adopt cashless transaction systems through QR codes and Raast.
The directive has been issued to all deputy commissioners to ensure implementation of digital payment systems at the district level, signaling a major move toward a cashless economy.
The decision makes it mandatory for businesses, traders, and retailers to display QR codes to facilitate digital transactions.
Under the new instructions, payments will increasingly be processed through digital channels instead of cash, to improve transparency and ease of transactions.
Officials stated that the move toward a cashless system will help enhance public convenience while also strengthening accountability in financial dealings. Special focus has been placed on petrol pumps, where immediate implementation of digital payment systems has been ordered.
According to the directive, petrol pumps must ensure both QR code-based payments and mobile payment options for customers. In addition, the issuance of petrol pump licenses has been linked to compliance with digital systems, with online booking and digital payment capabilities made a requirement.
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