- Punjab chief minister also decides to modernize Punjab Police with advanced technology
- Says Safe City cameras, AI integration to ensure smoother urban mobility
TOKYO/LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced plans to equip the Punjab Police with infrared and ultrasonic technology on the pattern of the Japanese police system. The initiative, aimed at strengthening traffic management, accident control, and advance weather warnings, will begin with a pilot project in Lahore upon her return from Japan.
During her official visit, the Chief Minister toured the National Police Crime Control Agency Headquarters in Tokyo, where she inspected different departments and received a detailed briefing on Japan’s policing structure. Officials informed her that the Agency supervises the performance of the Imperial Guards, formulates policies for all police departments, and provides strategic guidance during emergencies and natural disasters. The National Public Safety Commission acts as its supervisory authority.
Maryam Nawaz praised Japan’s policing model, describing its law-and-order system as “worthy of emulation.” She said Punjab was modernizing its police force on similar lines and had established a new Crime Control Department to assist in combating crime across the province. “The law and order situation has improved significantly, with the crime graph falling below 70 percent for the first time,” she said, adding that peace and development remain her foremost mission.
Separately, the Chief Minister visited Tokyo’s state-of-the-art Traffic Control Center, where she was briefed on the use of infrared technology, CCTV cameras, roadside sensors, and AI-based monitoring systems to regulate traffic, prevent overspeeding, and issue real-time weather updates. She observed how Tokyo’s integrated system coordinates ambulances, police response, and traffic planning to ensure public safety.
Maryam Nawaz announced that Lahore would become Punjab’s first smart city with a modern AI-powered traffic management system, funded under the Annual Development Programme. “The traffic systems of major cities, including Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad, are being connected to artificial intelligence. Over 12,000 kilometers of roads have already been revamped to ensure smoother traffic flow,” she said. She also highlighted ongoing efforts to reduce congestion through mass transit projects in Lahore, Gujranwala, and Faisalabad, along with the use of Safe City cameras for traffic monitoring.
The Chief Minister reiterated that adopting Japanese expertise would play a pivotal role in modernizing Punjab’s policing, traffic systems, and overall urban management.
