PSCA to install CCTV cameras at 500 new points in city
Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has revealed a plan to install cameras at 500 new sites in the provincial capital to ensure better policing and surveillance.
The meeting chaired by, Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, held at the CM office also reviewed progress on the ongoing PSCA development projects worth Rs1.42 billion.
Service structure and package of Police Communication Officer of Punjab Safe Cities Authority was mulled.
Caretaker CM Mohsin Naqvi, while addressing the meeting, said cameras of Rawalpindi and Multan have been linked with Safe City Lahore for the effective monitoring of PSL.
Mohsin Naqvi intimated that PSL would be monitored through 550 special cameras, adding that fool-proof security arrangements have been made for the PSL matches.
The CM underscored that holding PSL in a peaceful and an excellent environment is being ensured. Naqvi, while directing to provide best traffic plan through Intelligent Traffic Management System, asserted that expeditious steps should be taken for complete restoration of Punjab Safe Cities Authority cameras.
He also granted approval to other matters relating to Punjab Safe Cities Authority.
PSCA MD Kamran Khan gave a detailed briefing to the participants of the meeting. Inspector General of Police, additional chief secretary (Home), CCPO, finance secretary, P&D chairman, DGPR and concerned officials attended the meeting.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has said the HBL Pakistan Super League 8 will continue as planned.
PCB Chairman Najam Sethi said on Saturday that “HBL PSL 8 will continue as planned after it was established and confirmed that Friday’s incident was an isolated one unrelated to cricket. We have been working very closely with all stakeholders, including local and foreign security experts, who have provided assurances that the event can proceed as there was no threat to cricket.”
Published in The Express Tribune, February 19th, 2023.