Balochistan plans Safe City Authority with expanded surveillance and faster response
“Balochistan is moving to establish a Safe City Authority to modernize security systems and expand surveillance coverage in major cities.”
Key points
- Balochistan is moving to establish a Safe City Authority to modernize security systems and expand surveillance coverage in major cities.
- The provincial leadership says the initiative should improve policing coordination, traffic management, and emergency response capabilities.
The Balochistan government has decided to set up a modern Safe City Authority, aiming to align provincial security infrastructure with contemporary technological needs.
The decision, as reported, was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat, where officials reviewed progress on ongoing Safe City initiatives.
Authorities told the meeting that modern surveillance cameras are planned for installation across major cities in the province as part of the broader Safe City rollout.
The chief minister directed departments to remove administrative, technical, and financial bottlenecks and to accelerate implementation. He also assured that required funding and technical resources would be prioritized to meet timelines.
According to the report, the provincial leadership views the project as a major step that could help reduce crime, improve traffic management, strengthen emergency response, and enhance coordination among law-enforcement agencies.
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