Summary During the visit, the delegation observed the surveillance system operated through Safe City cameras, along with traffic management and emergency response mechanisms
LAHORE (Dunya News) - A 35-member high-level Bangladeshi civil service delegation visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), where it was briefed on advanced surveillance systems, artificial intelligence (AI), smart traffic management and technologies used to enhance public safety.
The delegation comprised additional secretaries, joint secretaries, director generals and senior officials from various ministries. Chief Administrative Officer of Safe Cities Kamran Hameed welcomed the visiting officials and arranged a tour of different departments.
During the visit, the delegation observed the surveillance system operated through Safe City cameras, along with traffic management and emergency response mechanisms.
Managing Director Safe Cities Muhammad Ahsan Younas gave the Bangladeshi officials a detailed briefing on the authority's operations, technological infrastructure and Smart Safe Cities programme.
The delegation was also informed about Punjab's surveillance network, which comprises 43 Smart Safe City Centres across the province.
The briefing highlighted plans to expand the smart surveillance network to tehsil level under the vision of the Punjab chief minister.
The visiting officials were briefed on AI-powered surveillance, facial recognition technology and smart traffic management systems.
Officials said the authority's advanced AI systems were helping identify criminals, detect suspicious activities and support police operations.
The delegation also received briefings on AI-based crime analytics, number plate recognition and the modern virtual patrolling system.
It was further informed about the authority's international ISO certifications related to AI governance and information security.
