Mera Pyara - Virtual Center for Child Safety has achieved another remarkable milestone on the global stage by being selected among the WSIS top 5 Champion Projects 2026 in the E-Government category. This prestigious recognition reflects the growing international impact of Pakistan's largest child safety and protection platform and highlights how technology-driven public services from Pakistan are gaining recognition worldwide.
This achievement comes after Mera Pyara was initially selected among the Top 20 E-Government Initiatives worldwide at the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Awards 2026. Following a rigorous evaluation process, public voting, and further assessment by international experts, Mera Pyara successfully advanced to the next stage and secured its place among the WSIS top 5 Champion Projects in the E-Government category globally.
For Mera Pyara, this recognition is not simply an award nomination. It is a testament to the dedication, hard work, and commitment of the entire team working tirelessly behind the scenes to protect children, support vulnerable individuals, and reunite families across Pakistan.
What is WSIS?
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) is one of the world's most respected United Nations-supported platforms that recognizes innovative digital initiatives making a positive impact on society. Every year, projects from governments, public institutions, private organizations, and international bodies compete across various categories, showcasing how information and communication technologies are being used to solve real-world challenges.
Projects submitted to WSIS are evaluated on several important factors, including innovation, social impact, scalability, sustainability, accessibility, and effectiveness. Being selected among WSIS Champion Projects means that a project has demonstrated exceptional performance and has been recognized among the leading initiatives in its category worldwide.
A Journey from Top 20 to Champion a Project
The journey to becoming a WSIS Champion Project is highly competitive.
Hundreds of projects from across the globe are submitted each year. After a detailed evaluation process, only a limited number of projects are shortlisted. Earlier this year, Mera Pyara was selected among the Top 20 E-Government Initiatives globally, already a significant achievement for Pakistan.
The next phase involved public voting and additional evaluation criteria. Following this process, Mera Pyara successfully progressed further and earned recognition among the WSIS top 5 Champion Projects 2026 in the E-Government category.
This achievement places Mera Pyara alongside some of the world's most impactful digital governance initiatives. It demonstrates that Pakistan's innovative approach to child safety and public service delivery can compete at the highest international level.
The Success Behind the Recognition
Behind every successful initiative lies a dedicated team, visionary leadership, and a clear mission.
The success of Mera Pyara is the result of the collective efforts of PSCA leadership, management teams, technical experts, child safety professionals, law enforcement agencies, welfare organizations, and support staff who work around the clock to ensure that vulnerable individuals receive timely assistance.
Strong leadership has played an important role in shaping the initiative's vision and ensuring that innovative solutions are transformed into practical services that directly benefit citizens. The ability to bring together technology, public service, and humanitarian values has been one of the defining strengths of Mera Pyara.
At the same time, the initiative's success has been powered by advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), facial recognition systems, digital case management, real-time communication channels, and intelligent matching systems. These technologies have enabled faster identification of missing individuals, improved response times, and enhanced coordination among multiple stakeholders.
Transforming Child Safety Through Technology
Since its launch, Mera Pyara working under Punjab Safe Cities Authority has evolved into Pakistan's largest child safety and protection platform.
The initiative provides nationwide support for lost children, senior citizens, special needs persons, and victims of child protection concerns such as abuse, harassment, exploitation, kidnapping, domestic violence, and online blackmail.
Through its 24/7 accessibility via Emergency Helpline 15, WhatsApp, social media platforms, the PSCA Public Safety App, and its official website, Mera Pyara has ensured that help remains available to citizens across Pakistan whenever they need it.
The platform's ability to integrate law enforcement agencies, welfare organizations, shelter homes, rehabilitation centers, and community participation under a unified framework has significantly improved response efficiency and case resolution outcomes.
More Than Technology
What makes Mera Pyara by PSCA truly unique is that it is not merely a technological platform.
At its core, it is a humanitarian initiative built around compassion, care, and public service. Every reunification represents a family restored. Every resolved protection case represents a child safeguarded from harm. Every successful intervention reflects the commitment of individuals working tirelessly to make Pakistan safer for vulnerable communities.
This humanitarian approach is one of the key reasons why Mera Pyara has attracted both national and international recognition.
A Proud Moment for Pakistan
The selection of Mera Pyara among the WSIS top five Champion Projects 2026 is not only a success for the Punjab Safe Cities Authority but also a proud moment for Pakistan.
It demonstrates that Pakistani institutions are capable of developing world-class digital solutions that address complex social challenges while delivering measurable impact. The recognition further reinforces Pakistan's growing presence in the field of digital governance and citizen-centric public services.
As Mera Pyara continues to grow, innovate, and expand its impact, this achievement serves as both recognition of past success and motivation for the future. The journey from a national child safety initiative to a globally recognized WSIS Champion Project reflects what can be achieved through visionary leadership, dedicated teamwork, technological innovation, and an unwavering commitment to serving humanity.
With thousands of successful reunifications, countless lives impacted, and recognition among the WSIS Champion Projects 2026 in the E-Government category, Mera Pyara continues to set new benchmarks in child safety, public service, and digital governance, proving that technology can be a powerful force for compassion, protection, and positive change.