Balochistan and Punjab Partner to Upgrade Safe City Projects Across 9 Cities

Qaseem Shah, Web Desk:

QUETTA (November 4, 2026) — In a major push to strengthen security infrastructure and combat crime, the provincial governments of Balochistan and Punjab have agreed to collaborate on modernizing and scaling Balochistan’s Safe City initiatives.

The strategic partnership was finalized following a formal request by Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. In response, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz directed Punjab authorities to extend full institutional, technical, and operational support to the Balochistan Safe City Authority (BSCA).

Joint Venture to Enhance Security Monitoring

Under the new agreement, the Safe City authorities of both provinces will enter into a joint venture focusing on technical assistance, knowledge sharing, and capacity building.

The announcement came during a high-level review meeting of the Balochistan Safe City Authority, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfaraz Bugti in Quetta. During the session, Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Muhammad Hamza Shafqaat briefed attendees on the progress of ongoing projects, revealing that Safe City initiatives are currently underway across nine key cities in Balochistan.

Director General of the Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA), Ahsan Younas, highlighted that Punjab will provide specialized training for Balochistan’s law enforcement personnel, share modern monitoring practices, and offer technical assistance to ensure seamless deployment.

“Safe City projects are not merely monitoring systems—they form the backbone of a modern security infrastructure designed to protect citizens’ lives and property.”
— Mir Sarfaraz Bugti, Chief Minister of Balochistan

Key Focus: Tech-Driven Crime Prevention

Chief Minister Bugti emphasized that integrating advanced surveillance technology is critical for curbing crime, tracking suspicious movements, and ensuring rapid response times from law enforcement agencies.

”Providing a safe and secure environment for our citizens is the state’s paramount responsibility, and I am personally monitoring the progress of these projects,” Bugti stated. He directed all relevant departments to accelerate work across all nine cities and meet completion deadlines through tight coordination.

The Chief Minister also expressed his gratitude to Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and the PSCA team, noting that inter-provincial cooperation and institutional synergy will help achieve shared public safety goals.

High-Level Attendance

According to ACS Home Hamza Shafqaat, completing the nine-city rollout will equip police forces with real-time digital oversight, drastically improving situational awareness and operational efficiency.

The meeting was attended by top provincial officials, including: