Mera Pyara – Virtual Center for Child Safety, a flagship initiative of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), has received prestigious international recognition on a global platform.
DIG Muhammad Ahsan Younus, Managing Director of Punjab Safe Cities Authority, along with SSP Mustansar Feroze, Chief Operating Officer, proudly represented Pakistan at the 2025 IACP Annual Conference and Exposition held in Denver, United States. The IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) is one of the world’s largest and most respected organizations of police leaders and law enforcement professionals.
Both leaders played a key role in presenting Pakistan’s innovative smart policing initiatives. In their official presenter profiles on the IACP 2025 website, “Mera Pyara - Virtual Center for Child Safety” has been specifically highlighted as one of the key flagship initiatives of Punjab Safe Cities Authority. The official description states:
“Among his flagship initiatives is the Virtual Center for Child Safety ‘Mera Pyara’, a first-of-its-kind platform integrating helplines, welfare bureaus, and AI…”
This recognition beautifully underscores Mera Pyara’s innovative use of technology combined with compassionate service in protecting vulnerable children, seniors, and persons with special needs across Pakistan.
Presentation Details:
Under the visionary leadership of MD Muhammad Ahsan Younus and with active contribution from SSP Mustansar Feroze, Pakistan’s delegation showcased cutting-edge work in smart and virtual policing. SSP Mustansar Feroze delivered a detailed presentation in the important session titled:
“Transcending Barriers: An AI-Driven Approach to Smart Response, Virtual Policing, and Safe Cities.”
The session focused on how modern technology, including artificial intelligence, can overcome traditional barriers in policing and help create safer cities. Mera Pyara was presented as a successful real-world example of AI-powered child safety and rapid family reunification from Pakistan.
Why This Recognition Matters
This international acknowledgment is a proud moment for the entire Punjab Safe Cities Authority, Punjab Police, and the Government of Punjab. It demonstrates that:
- Mera Pyara is not just a local helpline, it is a modern, technology-driven national child safety platform successfully led by PSCA.
- Under the dynamic leadership of Managing Director Muhammad Ahsan Younus and Chief Operating Officer SSP Mustansar Feroze, Punjab Safe Cities Authority is contributing innovative solutions in the field of smart policing and child protection that are now being noticed and appreciated globally.
- Families can trust Mera Pyara even more as a reliable, effective, and professional system for reporting missing loved ones and ensuring their safe return.
Thousands of children and vulnerable individuals have already been reunited with their families through Mera Pyara’s 24/7 operations, facial recognition technology, integrated database, and strong coordination with police stations across the country.
About Mera Pyara
Launched under the vision of the Government of Punjab and strongly driven by Chief Operating Officer SSP Mustansar Feroze, Mera Pyara is Pakistan’s largest virtual center dedicated to child safety and family reunification. It provides:
- 24/7 helpline support
- AI and technology-enabled search
- Nationwide coordination with law enforcement
- Services for lost children, seniors, and persons with special needs
How to Reach Mera Pyara:
- Helpline: Dial 15 and press 3
- WhatsApp: 0309-0000015
- Website: www.merapyara.pk
- App: PSCA Public Safety App
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Managing Director Muhammad Ahsan Younus and SSP Mustansar Feroze for their outstanding efforts in showcasing Pakistan’s progress on this prestigious global stage. This recognition further motivates the entire Mera Pyara and PSCA team to serve the people of Punjab and Pakistan with greater dedication and excellence.