Punjab Launches Safe City Project Expansion for Rs.16 Billion

Notably, the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has introduced a Rs.

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• Under the project, around 10, 000 new surveillance cameras will be installed as part of the government's plan to extend Safe City operations beyond major urban centers.
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• More than 24, 000 high-definition cameras are already monitoring roads, markets, highways, and public spaces throughout Punjab.
• The administration additionally intends to extend digital surveillance operations to 7, 602 union councils, significantly expanding the reach of technology-based policing throughout the province.
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Notably, the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has introduced a Rs. 16 billion project to expand its digital surveillance network throughout 98 tehsils of the province.

Under the project, around 10, 000 new surveillance cameras will be installed as part of the government's plan to extend Safe City operations beyond major urban centers. Sindh to Promote Grade 16 Teachers as Headmasters.

According to an official, the expansion was approved after reports indicated encouraging results from the existing Safe City network, including a noted 70% reduction in heinous and serious crimes throughout Punjab.

Meanwhile, the administration additionally intends to extend digital surveillance operations to 7, 602 union councils, significantly expanding the reach of technology-based policing throughout the province.

While 43 smart Safe City centers are providing round-the-clock surveillance and operational backing to police and other law enforcement agencies, safe City operations are at present functional in almost 40 cities.

Notably, the network uses more than a dozen in-house artificial intelligence systems, including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), facial recognition, smart vision, crime analytics, and intelligent traffic management. Karachi Evacuee Trust Property Worth Rs. 2 Billion Reclaimed by FIA.

These systems are applied to analyze surveillance feeds, identify suspicious activity, detect stolen vehicles, monitor crime patterns, and assist police in identifying potential crime hotspots.

Authorities stated coordination between the PSCA, Crime Control Department (CCD), and district police has additionally improved crime prevention, surveillance, and rapid response operations.

In practice, the provincial administration aims to continue expanding technology-driven policing measures under its "Safe Punjab" initiative. Stay Connected with ProPakistani. Obtain the latest news and stories wherever you prefer. Follow on Google Discover.

Taken together, the developments around punjab Launches Safe City Project Expansion for Rs.16 Billion point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.