Punjab crime rate falls 70pc, claims Maryam
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has claimed that crime in the province has fallen by 70 percent. She attributed the reported decline to strict decisions, improved policing and major spending on security. Speaking in Lahore, she said the government aimed to strengthen law enforcement across Punjab. Maryam said authorities faced criticism while taking measures to […]
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz highlights that the province is more threatened by neighbouring provinces than neighbouring countries, emphasizing that terrorism enters Punjab through its borders. She called for enhanced coordination, intelligence sharing, and modern technology to tackle this evolving security situation. Addressing the AI Hub launch in Lahore, Maryam stated that Punjab is now the most AI-enabled province and also the most technology-enabled province.
The AI hub aims to facilitate intelligence fusion, real-time information sharing, and threat anticipation to enable timely response to potential threats. She noted that the province faces not only terrorism but also ethnic and religious conflicts, organized crime, and drug trafficking. The chief minister highlighted that federal and provincial law enforcement and intelligence agencies have worked together effectively, and the government has fortified checkposts and joint checkposts in tri-border areas using advanced technology.
Despite challenges, there has been a 70% reduction in crime, and Maryam announced a renewed focus on fighting corruption within government departments and law enforcement agencies, including the installation of body cameras for personnel.
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