When we hear the name Punjab Safe Cities Authority, many of us imagine surveillance cameras, traffic monitoring, and security control rooms. But the reality is far deeper. Behind this technology is a silent, compassionate effort, one that serves humanity every single day. Mera Pyara is a shining example of how technology and empathy can work together to heal hearts and reunite families.
Our society is full of colors, emotions, and stories. Every face carries a history, every pair of eyes holds a dream. But among these stories, there are those that break the heart, children who become separated from their families in busy markets, crowded bus terminals, parks, or streets. Some are too young to speak, unaware of their home, their parents, or even their own names. They look around with one question in their eyes: “Where is my loved one?”
While welfare organizations like Child Protection Bureaus, Edhi Foundation, Chhipa, and others provide temporary shelter, safety, and basic care, the true healing occurs only when a child is reunited with their family. That is where Mera Pyara steps in.
Mera Pyara uses a structured digital mechanism:
- Facial recognition systems
- Camera tracking
- Public awareness broadcasts
- Social media alerts
- Verified identity matching
All these tools work together to reconnect missing children with the people who love them the most.
One example tells the full story:
A child was found wandering and brought to safety. The Mera Pyara team entered the child’s photos into their system, matched the facial data, and within 18 hours, the child was back in the arms of his parents. A father crying in relief, a mother’s trembling hands calming at last. That moment was not just technology in action; it was humanity, prayer, and hope united as one.
Mera Pyara is not just a government initiative.
It is a responsibility we all share.
If you see a lost, confused, or vulnerable child:
Do not remain silent.
Your one step could reunite a family, could restore an entire world for someone.
- Call Punjab 15 immediately
- Inform your nearest police station.
- Or contact through Mera Pyara whatsapp number: 0309-0000015 Your single action may become someone’s answer to prayer.
Mera Pyara is a light of hope, a lamp that shines through the darkness of separation. It is the hope of a child longing for a familiar embrace, the hope of a father who prays day and night, the hope of a sister waiting at the door.
Our children are not just our future; they are our reflection.
To protect them is to protect our humanity.
So let us make a promise today:
If we ever see a lost child, we will not walk away.
We will speak, we will report, we will help.
Because maybe that child is someone’s entire world.
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This article is written by :
Arif Ali Rana
Originally published in Roznama Nawaiwaqt, showcasing the dedicated efforts and notable achievements of the Mera Pyara - Virtual Center for Child Safety.