Chief Minister Sindh, Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that work on the first phase of the Karachi Safe City project has been accelerated to enhance public safety and security, which is a top priority of his government.In a detailed report presented to him by Asif Aijaz Shaikh, the Director General of the Sindh Safe Cities Authority (SSCA), the Chief Minister learnt that the project is progressing rapidly, with significant milestones already achieved. Key areas, including the Expo Centre and its surroundings, are now under improved surveillance.Shah was told that 157 out of 300 planned pole sites have been successfully installed, with 20 poles currently powered and operational.
Furthermore, 100 cameras are actively monitored from the CPO Control Room and the SSCA Headquarters.Five Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) have been equipped and are currently deployed, while the installation of command centre equipment is ongoing. A dedicated monitoring room has also been established at the SSCA Headquarters.The CM was told that on his instructions, comprehensive security for IDEAS 2024 had been ensured by activating all poles in strategic locations.
This includes areas such as Shahrah-e-Faisal, the vicinity of the Expo Centre, the surroundings of the airport, and the Civic Centre, all of which are now equipped with robust surveillance capabilities.The chief minister praised the progress and emphasised the importance of completing the project on schedule to enhance public safety and security in Karachi.Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah emphasized the importance of observing the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse, which is marked annually on November 19.
“This year’s theme, ‘Emerging Technologies: Opportunities and Threats to Protecting Children from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse,’ highlights the critical need to raise awareness about the risks posed by technology while also exploring its potential to keep children safe,” CM said.Murad Shah said that the day aims to educate children and parents on how to prevent exploitation. “We must eradicate cruelty and brutality from our society through education, awareness, and understanding,” he said.
Talking about technological advancements, the CM said that they have simplified many aspects of life, but they also present new challenges to ensuring children’s safety. He added that modern technologies can serve as effective tools for protecting children if appropriate laws and measures are implemented.Shah urged parents and teachers to educate children on the responsible use of technology. “It is essential to spread awareness to prevent abuse against innocent children,” he emphasised and said his government prioritises the protection of children and is utilising all available resources to this end.”Murad Shah said that his government is initiating new measures to safeguard children using advanced technologies and remains committed to protecting them from all forms of exploitation and violence.
“We must provide our children with a safe environment where they can grow with dignity and freedom,” the CM said and added that parents and educational institutions have a vital role in shaping the bright future of Pakistan. “Our children are the future of this country, and it is our collective responsibility to ensure their safety and well-being,” he concluded.
