Overview
- Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz approved replacing century‑old Forest Act procedures with a compulsory digital approvals system.
- EPA Director General Dr Imran Hamid Sheikh issued implementation orders requiring all environment‑related directives and approvals to run through the e‑FOAS platform.
- Any decision issued outside the system is declared invalid, with disciplinary action prescribed for officials who bypass the rules.
- Import licences, laboratory certifications, protection orders and official recommendations will now be processed exclusively online.
- Every file receives a unique reference number and QR code, with justifications and approvals recorded to create an auditable digital trail aimed at curbing corruption.