Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police has initiated the Safe City Project in the southern districts of Dera Ismail Khan, Bannu, and Lakki Marwat. These districts have long faced security challenges due to recurring incidents of terrorism. The launch of this project reflects a focused effort to improve public safety and introduce modern surveillance tools to monitor critical areas. The agreement for implementation was signed at the Central Police Office between KP Police and National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation. On behalf of KP Police, DIG IT and Project Director Rai Ejaz Ahmad signed the agreement, while NRTC was represented by GM Commercial Syed Amir Javed.
The signing ceremony was attended by senior police officials, including Inspector General Zulfiqar Hameed, Additional IGP Headquarters Awal Khan, Additional IGP Operations Muhammad Ali Babakhel, and several high-ranking officers, indicating the importance placed on this initiative by the provincial law enforcement leadership. This move follows the recent expedited rollout of the Peshawar Safe City Project. After its implementation, detailed surveys were conducted in the southern districts to assess security needs and infrastructure requirements.
With the surveys completed and the PC-1 approved, the project has now formally entered its execution phase. In Dera Ismail Khan, more than 400 high-definition surveillance cameras will be installed at 86 critical locations identified as high-priority. In Bannu, over 300 cameras are scheduled to be installed across 69 designated sites. Lakki Marwat will be equipped with over 250 cameras covering 41 identified areas. These installations are expected to support real-time monitoring, enhance incident response capability, and act as a deterrent to criminal and terrorist activities in these sensitive regions.
The Safe City Project combines digital infrastructure with operational readiness, bringing technology into the hands of law enforcement in areas that require continuous vigilance. The camera systems are part of a broader smart policing approach aimed at better coordination, improved situational awareness, and a structured response system. The integration of surveillance tools into everyday policing will support proactive crime prevention and faster investigation processes, especially in regions that have historically lacked such infrastructure.
NRTC’s involvement as a government-owned tech and defense communication partner ensures that the systems used are tailored for secure and resilient operations. The project aligns with the wider goals of enhancing digital governance and using data-driven solutions to improve citizen security. By expanding this project beyond Peshawar into the southern belt of the province, KP Police is signaling its intent to create a consistent and technology-supported public safety model across all its districts.
