UMT Students’ Delegation Visits Punjab Safe Cities Authority

By Dr. Ansab Ali
Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE — A delegation of male and female students from the University of Management and Technology (UMT) visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) as part of an educational study tour aimed at enhancing their understanding of modern, technology-driven policing and public safety systems.
According to a PSCA spokesperson, the students were briefed on the operational mechanisms of Punjab Emergency Helpline 15, with particular emphasis on its role in ensuring the security of educational institutions. The delegation also visited several key PSCA initiatives, including the Virtual Blood Bank, the Virtual Centre for Child Safety “Mera Pyara,” and the Virtual Women Police Station.
The students expressed keen interest while touring various sections of the authority and described the visit as highly informative. They actively engaged with sectional heads by asking questions, which were addressed in detail.
The spokesperson said that officials briefed the delegation on PSCA’s advanced artificial intelligence-based systems and their effective role in enhancing public safety and law enforcement. The students also visited the Electronic Data Analysis Centre and the E-Ticketing Centre, where they were introduced to modern digital surveillance, data processing, and integrated traffic management systems.
In addition, the delegation received a comprehensive overview of the Operations Monitoring Centre and its role in ensuring effective citywide security monitoring. The students were also informed about the “Meri Pehchan” initiative, a project designed to assist in the identification of lost and deceased citizens and to improve public service delivery.
Officials further explained the practical application of advanced technologies at PSCA and their positive impact on crime prevention and public safety. The students were briefed on the updated version of the Women Safety App, as well as the Panic Buttons installed in female educational institutions, commercial areas, and along major roads across Lahore.
The spokesperson noted that these Panic Buttons enable citizens to immediately alert Punjab Emergency Helpline 15 in case of an emergency, ensuring a rapid police response at the location.
The visit was organised to familiarise students with modern, efficient, and technology-integrated policing systems, highlighting PSCA’s role in maintaining law and order and ensuring a safer environment for citizens. The tour concluded with a group photograph of the UMT students alongside PSCA officials.