Punjab CM Inaugurates Pakistan’s First Virtual Women Police Station
The provincial government has named the police station as “Meri Awaz , Meri Nawaz”.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, during the inauguration of Pakistan’s first virtual women police station, expressed that thanks to this initiative, women would no longer need to visit police stations unnecessarily.
She inaugurated the police station named “Meri Awaz…Maryam Nawaz” within the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA).
The Punjab CM elaborated that the virtual women police station will assist women through every stage of addressing a crime, from filing an FIR to its investigation and trial.
CM Maryam emphasized that women can reach out to the police through various channels, including the 15 Call, Women Safety App live chat feature, video call feature, Punjab Police App, and Safe City web portal.
She underscored that within the virtual women police station, all issues encountered by women, including harassment, will be addressed on a priority basis.
The CM elaborated that in the Virtual Women Police Station, a woman can share her problem with complete privacy and confidence, without needing to disclose her name and address. She added that a live video call feature has been introduced, enabling women to directly communicate their issues, including their location.
To facilitate women complainants, IT Graduate Women Police Communication Officers have been assigned to the Virtual Women Police Station.
On the special instructions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, 100 modern emergency panic buttons have been installed in Lahore. Madam Chief Minister emphasized, “Panic buttons installed in universities, colleges, markets, intersections, and bazaars can be connected to Safe City immediately by pressing them.” Additionally, a complaint mechanism against crimes, police officers, and officials has been made operational through the IG 1787 hotline. Complaints can also be lodged anonymously through the 1787-Helpline and Safe City Authority Web Portal.
CM Maryam visited and observed the Virtual Women Police Station, engaging in discussions with the Women Communication Police Officer. She also directed for the early completion of the hostel and day care center for women officers. Furthermore, she received a detailed briefing on various projects of The Punjab Safe Cities Authority during the occasion.
Maryam Nawaz also inaugurated the “CM Maryam Nawaz Free Wi-Fi” service at over 50 locations across Lahore.
Previously, the Chief Minister received a briefing from the authorities highlighting that, for the first time in South Asia, 19 traffic violations are being ticketed in Lahore using artificial intelligence.
Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, Minister for Information and Culture Azma Zahid Bukhari, Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Chief Secretary, Inspector General of Police, and other relevant officers were present during the occasion.
