By Muhammad Shahzad | Lahore, Pakistan

LAHORE: A delegation of members of the United States Congress visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) to review its operational capabilities, public safety initiatives, and artificial intelligence-based surveillance systems.

The delegation, comprising US Congressmen Ryan Zinke and Michael Baumgartner, was received by Punjab Safe Cities Authority Managing Director Muhammad Ahsan Younas.

During the visit, Managing Director Muhammad Ahsan Younas and Chief Operating Officer Mustansar Feroz briefed the delegation on the authority’s mandate, operational framework, and key achievements in strengthening public safety across Punjab.

The visiting lawmakers were informed about PSCA’s AI-driven technologies and recent technological upgrades designed to enhance crime prevention, emergency response, and law enforcement efficiency.

Officials highlighted that the authority monitors key locations throughout Punjab through thousands of advanced surveillance cameras, operating in close coordination with the Punjab Police and other law enforcement agencies to improve security and public safety.

The delegation also received a briefing on PSCA’s citizen reporting system, which enables members of the public to directly report crimes, emergencies, and suspicious activities for a timely response.

According to PSCA officials, the visit reflects the ongoing engagement between Pakistan and the United States in areas of mutual interest, particularly in public safety, smart policing, and technological cooperation.