Quetta Safe City Project enters final stages
To strengthen the fight against terrorism and advance modern policing, the much-awaited Quetta Safe City Project has reached its final stages, with more than 1400 cutting-edge Internet Protocol (IP) cameras strategically installed at 255 key locations across the city.
This extensive surveillance system is set to play a pivotal role in enhancing security measures for the residents of the city.
Balochistan Caretaker Chief Minister Ali Mardan Domki personally monitored the completion of the Safe City Project, sources in the CM Secretariat have maintained.
The cameras are installed at all entry and exit points of the provincial capital. The project has been almost completed and the interim chief minister is likely to inaugurate it this month, a well-placed official in the CM Secretariat told The Express Tribune.
The official declined to be named since he was not authorized to speak to the media.
According to reports from the Science and Information Technology Department, the project boasts a state-of-the-art command and control centre. This centre is not only equipped with the latest technology but also houses a team of skilled human resources. The entire system has been designed locally, showcasing the province's commitment to self-reliance in technological advancements.
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The Quetta Safe City Project is slated to be Pakistan's first operational plan that has been meticulously coordinated with various law enforcement agencies. This collaboration aims to create a customised response and immediate action mechanism, enhancing the city's overall security infrastructure.
Officials have confirmed that the Quetta Safe City Project has already taken its final form and is set to be officially launched at the end of this month. This long-awaited development is expected to revolutionise the approach to public safety in Quetta, providing residents with a heightened sense of security and contributing to the overall well-being of the community.
As the project enters its final phase, anticipation is building for the official unveiling, where the Quetta Safe City Project will stand as a testament to the interim provincial government's commitment to innovation, safety, and the well-being of its citizens.
Last year, an agreement of mutual cooperation between the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) and the Quetta Safe City Project had been extended for an additional two years.
The PSCA had been supporting the Balochistan government with the Quetta Safe City Project for the past two years.
Published in The Express Tribune, January 16th, 2024.