On the direction of the Government of the Punjab, Significant progress has been made regarding the Safe Cities projects in Sialkot and Muridke. The Punjab Safe Cities Authority has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HA consulting for the implementation of Safe Cities projects in Sialkot and Muridke. The projects involve the installation of more than 600 cameras in Sialkot and 550+ cameras in Muridke, connecting Ferozewala, Factory Area, Muridke City, and GT Road Sheikhupura to Lahore.
HA Consulting will provide consultancy services for the projects, overseeing design, civil works, technical architecture, and system integration, as well as assisting in contractor prequalification and hiring, explained the managing director PSCA, Muhammad Kamran Khan. These Safe City projects are part of the government's efforts to modernize policing in other districts, with Punjab Safe Cities Authority headquarter being connected with nearby cities of Lahore for surveillance purposes. The estimated completion of both the projects is two years, told by the managing director.