Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah highlighted the importance of the Safe City project for improving safety in Karachi, noting that several key milestones have been achieved.
He made these remarks during a meeting at the Chief Minister’s House on Tuesday, which included Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, CM’s Secretary Rahim Shaikh, and other officials.
IG Sindh provided a detailed update, revealing that 1,300 surveillance cameras will be installed across various locations in Karachi. Surveys for 300 pole sites and 18 key areas have been completed, with excavation for 200 poles underway and 50 already installed.
The CM was informed that a control room and data center have been established at the Central Police Office (CPO), equipped with a video wall to monitor seven locations via 35 cameras.
Equipment, including cameras and monitoring devices from Huawei and other suppliers, has been securely transferred to designated sites in Karachi. Five specialized vehicles have also been prepared for the project.
Additionally, surveys and renovations have been finalized for establishing Point of Presence (POP) sites at 18 police stations. The headquarters of the Safe City Authority is being set up on Shahrah-e-Faisal, with the land acquired and handed over to the National Radio Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC).
Currently, 35 police cameras are operational, with further installations planned. Shah emphasized that these advancements greatly enhance surveillance capabilities and ensure quick responses to security incidents, contributing to a safer Karachi.
