03/10/2026
🇵🇰 A Memorable Visit to the CCOP Office Peshawar and the Integrated Command & Control Centre (IC3).
I had the pleasure of visiting the Integrated Command & Control Centre (IC3) of the Peshawar Safe City Project, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and learning more about the technology and systems being used to enhance public safety across the city.
During my visit, I also had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Mian Saeed Ahmad.
It was a valuable opportunity to learn more about the work being carried out to improve safety in Peshawar.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to the Director of the Command & Control Centre and his team for their warm welcome, hospitality, and for granting me special permission to visit the establishment and take a photograph for learning and teaching purposes.
The photograph captures a lovely moment of sharing tea with Kaleem Aftab, Assistant Director, as part of the warm Pakistani tradition of hospitality.
During the visit, I learned about the extensive network of cameras installed across Peshawar and how the command centre monitors situations in real time.
I was particularly interested to learn about the Panic Button system, installed at strategic locations across the city. In an emergency, citizens can use these devices to establish communication with the Safe City headquarters, allowing operators to assess the situation and coordinate an appropriate emergency response.
These street-level emergency devices have been installed at 68 strategic locations across Peshawar, including major public roads, colleges, public parks, and busy markets.
🔴 How the Panic Button system works:
Citizens can press the button during an emergency to request immediate assistance.
It initiates two-way audio and video communication with the Safe City headquarters.
Operators can use nearby surveillance cameras to assess the situation in real time.
Depending on the circumstances, the command centre can coordinate a response from police patrols, Rescue 1122, or other emergency services.
🚗 Road Safety Matters
The visit also reminded me of the importance of responsible behaviour on our roads:
🛑 Always wear your seat belt, whether travelling in the front or back of a vehicle.
📵 Avoid distractions while driving.
🚦 Follow traffic signals and road regulations.
❤️ Remember that getting home safely is more important than getting there a few minutes earlier.
This visit was a wonderful learning experience, combining technology, public safety, emergency response, and the importance of responsible citizenship.
My sincere thanks to Rasheed Khan (Traffic Warden/ASI): A sub-inspector and traffic warden in Peshawar who became well-known on social media. He also has dedicated his life to serving humanity. Beyond his duties as a police officer, he spends his free time helping those in need and carrying out charitable work in his community.
Technology can help make a city safer, but building a safer society is a shared responsibility. 🇵🇰
