ISLAMABAD -UNS:In a landmark move to promote regional empowerment, decentralization, and professional facilitation, the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) has announced a branch office in South Punjab has been granted full administrative authority to carry out all matters related to the registration and licensing of companies, as well as the registration and renewal of engineers within the region.
This long-awaited step aims to bring ease of doing business, enhance convenience for the construction and engineering sectors, and eliminate the need for professionals and firms to travel to other regions for official procedures.
In addition, the initiative extends to the local organization of university and faculty trainings, capacity-building programs, and professional development workshops, ensuring that South Punjab’s engineering community receives equitable access to resources and opportunities.
The announcement came during the Chairman PEC, Engr. Waseem Nazir’s landmark visit to Multan on October 26–27, 2025, marking his third visit to South Punjab within a year.
The visit began with an interactive dialogue with key stakeholders from the construction sector, where constructors and operators from across South Punjab highlighted critical issues such as EPADS-related challenges and procedural bottlenecks. Addressing the gathering, the Chairman assured that PEC has taken up the long-pending issue with the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) regarding standard bidding documents on a war-footing basis, with resolution expected within a month.
He further announced a first-ever online verification system for work orders through the PPRA portal, a groundbreaking step aimed at increasing transparency, efficiency, and convenience for constructors and engineers alike.
This innovation reflects PEC’s continued efforts to digitize operations and promote fair, swift processing of all engineering-related documentation.
A major highlight of the visit was the first-ever Workshop on “Building Trust Through Transparent and Competent Licensing,” which focused on international best practices in registration and licensing.
