CM orders deployment of ERVs

Tells Safe City Authority to link emergency response vehicles with online database

KARACHI:

Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah paid a surprise visit to the Safe City Authority headquarters in DHA. He directed the authority to integrate the Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and Excise and Taxation Department systems to avail real-time access to identity and vehicle registration data, enabling swift action in case of emergencies.

Accompanied by Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, the CM received a briefing from Sindh Safe City Authority DG Asif Aijaz Shaikh on the project's progress and capabilities on Monday.

The ERVs, a key component of the Safe City project, are equipped with features like advanced Artificial Intelligence systems capable of facial and license plate recognition, allowing for swift identification of suspects and vehicles involved in incidents, the CM was told.

Shah stressed the critical need for seamless data integration to maximise the ERVs' effectiveness. He directed the DG Safe City to integrate the ERVs' systems with both the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and the Excise and Taxation Department. "This integration will provide real-time access to vital information such as individual identities and vehicle registration details, enabling immediate and targeted action during emergencies," he said and emphasised that this real-time data access was crucial for efficient emergency response.