On 26 July 2026, Mera Pyara – Virtual Center for Child Safety, a project of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), marked two years of dedicated service to children and families across Pakistan.
Launched on 26 July 2024, Mera Pyara was established with a clear mission: to help reunite lost and unidentified children with their families while contributing to the protection of children from harm, abuse, exploitation, trafficking, kidnapping, digital abuse, domestic violance and other safety risks.
In just two years, the initiative has handled more than 160,000 cases, successfully resolved more than 152,000 cases, and supported the reunification of more than 83,000 children with their families. Around 86,000 cases involved lost and found children. Behind every number is a child, a parent, a family and a story of hope.
Two Years of Mera Pyara – A Journey of Hope and Service
From its beginning, Mera Pyara – Virtual Center for Child Safety has focused on one of the most deeply human challenges a family can face: separation from a child.
For parents, the loss of contact with a child can bring fear, uncertainty and emotional pain. For a lost child, being separated from home and loved ones can be frightening and confusing. Mera Pyara was created to help bridge that gap and support efforts to bring families back together.
As a child safety initiative of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority, Mera Pyara represents a commitment to strengthening child protection in Pakistan and using modern approaches to support vulnerable children and families.
Over the past two years, the platform has continued its mission with the support of dedicated teams working around the clock. Their efforts reflect a simple but powerful belief: every child deserves safety, care and the opportunity to return home.
More Than 160,000 Cases Handled in Two Years
The journey of Mera Pyara over its first two years is reflected in numbers that represent thousands of real human experiences.
More than 160,000 cases have been handled through the initiative, while more than 152,000 cases have been successfully resolved. Around 86,000 cases involved lost and found children, and more than 83,000 children have been successfully reunited with their families.
These figures represent more than operational achievements. They represent parents who were able to hold their children again, families who experienced relief after long periods of uncertainty, and children who were given the chance to return to the people and places they call home.
For Mera Pyara, every successfully resolved case is a reminder of why child safety and family reunification matter.
More Than 83,000 Children Reunited with Their Families
Family reunification is at the heart of Mera Pyara's mission.
The successful reunification of more than 83,000 children with their families is a milestone that carries deep emotional significance. Every reunion represents a moment that words can hardly describe: a parent seeing a child again, a child returning to a familiar home, and a family finding hope after uncertainty.
These reunifications also highlight the importance of coordinated child protection efforts. Finding a lost child is only one part of the journey. Ensuring that the child can safely return to the right family is what makes reunification truly meaningful.
Through its continued work, Mera Pyara by PSCA is helping strengthen the wider conversation around child protection services in Pakistan and the need for effective systems that place the safety and well-being of children at the center.
Behind Every Number Is a Story of Hope
Statistics can show the scale of an initiative, but they cannot fully capture the emotions behind each case.
Behind every report is a real child. Behind every reunification is a family that waited, hoped and prayed. Behind every successful resolution are people who worked to ensure that a vulnerable individual was not forgotten.
This is the human story of Mera Pyara.
The initiative's journey over the last two years demonstrates that child safety is not simply about technology, databases or processes. It is about people. It is about responding when a family needs help and continuing the search for solutions until hope becomes a reality.
For thousands of families, Mera Pyara has become a symbol of that hope.
Technology and Innovation for Child Safety
Modern technology can play an important role in strengthening child safety and supporting family reunification.
Mera Pyara reflects a technology-driven approach to addressing complex child safety challenges. By bringing together digital systems and structured information, the initiative supports efforts to manage cases, facilitate identification and help connect lost and found children with their families.
This approach demonstrates how innovation can serve a deeply human purpose. Technology is most meaningful when it helps protect people, supports vulnerable children and contributes to safer communities.
As Pakistan continues to explore stronger child protection services, initiatives such as Mera Pyara show the potential of combining public service, technology and dedicated human effort to address real-world challenges.
International Recognition at the WSIS Awards
The impact and innovation of Mera Pyara have also received international recognition.
The initiative was selected among the WSIS Top 5 e-Government Initiatives globally, marking an important achievement for Pakistan and highlighting the potential of technology-driven public service initiatives.
Mera Pyara was also honored with the prestigious WSIS Champion Trophy and Certificate at the ceremony in Geneva, Switzerland.
This recognition is a proud milestone in the journey of Mera Pyara. It reflects international acknowledgment of an initiative focused on using innovation and public service to address an issue of profound social importance: the safety and protection of children.
The recognition also reinforces the vision behind Mera Pyara – that technology and governance can work together to create meaningful change in people's lives.
Leadership and the People Behind the Mission
The progress of Mera Pyara has been made possible through committed leadership and the tireless efforts of the people working behind the mission.
The initiative acknowledges the visionary leadership of the Worthy Managing Director, Punjab Safe Cities Authority, Ahsan Younas, whose leadership has supported the broader vision of using innovation and public service to strengthen safety and security.
The proactive leadership and dedicated efforts of COO Mustansar Feroze have also played an important role in advancing the mission and supporting the continued development of Mera Pyara.
Above all, this milestone belongs to the entire Mera Pyara team. Their dedication, compassion and round-the-clock efforts have helped transform the mission of protecting children and reuniting families into meaningful action.
Every case handled, every family supported, and every child reunited reflects the commitment of the people behind Mera Pyara.
Looking Ahead: A Safer Future for Every Child
As Mera Pyara – Virtual Center for Child Safety completes two years, its journey is not a conclusion. It is a renewed commitment to the work that lies ahead.
The mission remains clear: to contribute to a safer environment for children, support vulnerable families, and help reunite lost children with the people who love them.
The story of Mera Pyara is ultimately a story of hope. It is a reminder that even during the most difficult moments, families should never lose hope and children should never be forgotten.
As the initiative moves forward, Mera Pyara - Virtual Center for Child Safety (VCCS) remains committed to strengthening child safety and protection and supporting family reunification across Pakistan.
Every child deserves to be safe. Every family deserves hope. And every lost child deserves the chance to find their way home.
That is the promise behind Mera Pyara. And after two years of service, that promise continues.