LAHORE, Feb 24 (APP): Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Punjab has become the first province in the country to establish the Provincial Intelligence Fusion and Threat Assessment Centre (PIFTAC), aimed at strengthening intelligence coordination and threat assessment.
She also approved the formation of an anti-drone unit and directed the immediate establishment of a cybercrime cell in the province.
The chief minister visited PIFTAC, on Tuesday, and was given a detailed briefing on its operational framework and the overall law and order situation in Punjab. During the briefing, she granted approval for setting up the anti-drone unit to counter emerging aerial threats and enhance surveillance capacity.
Directing authorities to adopt a proactive security strategy, Maryam Nawaz ordered continuous combing operations across the province to ensure protection of life and property. She also instructed officials to install modern digital scanners at all entry and exit points of Punjab to strengthen monitoring and prevent the movement of suspicious elements.
A special centralised dashboard has been established for deputy commissioners of all districts to improve coordination and real-time monitoring of security matters. The CM further directed that the whistleblower system be strengthened to help curb terrorism and serious criminal activities.
She announced that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) hub would be set up within PIFTAC to enhance cyber security, data analysis, and operational response capabilities. Emphasising preventive action, she said authorities must focus on pre-empting threats rather than reacting after incidents occur.
CM Maryam Nawaz said that the government is determined to make Punjab the safest province in Pakistan and would utilise all available resources to ensure public safety and maintain law and order.