Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called for the rapid deployment of Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) under Karachi’s Safe City project during a surprise visit to the initiative’s headquarters in DHA. Shah directed the Sindh Safe City Authority to integrate these vehicles with the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) and Excise and Taxation Department systems for real-time access to identity and vehicle registration data.
Accompanied by Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, the chief minister received a detailed briefing from Director General Sindh Safe City Authority, Asif Aijaz Shaikh, about the project’s progress. Shah highlighted his administration’s focus on utilizing cutting-edge technology to enhance Karachi’s security framework.
The ERVs, a central feature of the Safe City plan, are equipped with advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) systems. These include capabilities for facial recognition and license plate identification, designed to enable swift action during emergencies. The chief minister emphasized the importance of integrating these vehicles with NADRA and Excise systems to ensure seamless access to critical information.“This integration will allow immediate access to identity and vehicle registration details, enabling targeted action in emergencies,” Shah stated, underscoring the necessity of real-time data for effective responses. The briefing also outlined plans to connect the broader Safe City infrastructure with NADRA and Excise databases to create an interconnected surveillance and emergency response network. To expedite implementation, Shah ordered the phased rollout of the project’s 23 ERVs.
In the initial phase, five vehicles will be deployed immediately, with the remaining 18 operational within two months. Stressing the urgency of the timeline, he reiterated the importance of strengthening Karachi’s security infrastructure without delay. Expressing overall satisfaction with the project’s progress, the CM directed the Safe City Authority to expedite efforts to complete the entire Safe City project by 2025.
- He reiterated his administration’s dedication to transforming Karachi into a “safe and smart city,” leveraging cutting-edge technology to improve public safety and emergency response capabilities. The chief minister concluded his visit by reiterating the importance of diligent work and seamless project implementation within the specified timeframe.
