Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved Phase 2 of the Karachi Safe City Project, aiming to strengthen security, surveillance, and law enforcement capacity across Karachi.
The approval was given during a high-level meeting held at the Chief Minister House, where officials from the Sindh Safe Cities Authority (SSCA) briefed participants on the project’s expansion plans and technical details.
Under Phase 2, a total of 2,314 smart surveillance cameras will be installed across the city. These include 870 general monitoring cameras and 1,300 equipped with automatic number plate recognition and facial recognition technology.
In addition, 80 cameras will be dedicated to traffic enforcement, while 56 mobile surveillance units and eight traffic signal monitoring systems will also be deployed to improve traffic management and law enforcement.
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Officials said the highest number of cameras will be installed in District South, followed by East, Korangi, Keamari, Malir, and West, significantly expanding the city’s monitoring network.
The project is estimated to cost around Rs9.98 billion and is expected to be completed within 12 months with work is likely to begin in May 2026.
The infrastructure will include nine Points of Presence (PoP) sites with solar and generator backup, a smart surveillance tower, and 50 public panic buttons connected to a central command system.
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Authorities will also deploy eight response vehicles equipped with onboard cameras and 10 surveillance drones to enhance operational efficiency and emergency response.
Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah said that over Rs1 billion has been saved through negotiations during the procurement process, ensuring financial discipline without compromising on quality.
He directed officials to expedite approvals and ensure timely completion of the project, warning that delays could increase costs due to rising global prices of surveillance equipment.
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The SSCA has also completed a transparent recruitment process for technical staff under the authority’s framework to ensure operational readiness.
Officials further reviewed proposals to expand Safe City projects to other divisional headquarters, including Hyderabad, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpurkhas, and Shaheed Benazirabad.
The CM emphasized integrating all Safe City initiatives under a unified system to avoid duplication and improve coordination across departments.
The Karachi Safe City Project is designed not only to prevent crime but also to improve traffic management and emergency services.
