LAHORE: In an effort to strengthen the security of Chinese citizens living and working in the province, the Punjab Safe Cities Authority has announced plans to expand its panic button initiative.
Officials said the authority is introducing a modern alert system designed to protect Chinese citizens and safeguard key facilities. Under the program, panic buttons will be installed at both residences and workplaces, enabling residents to alert relevant institutions instantly during emergencies.
The expansion also includes panic buttons for the Special Protection Unit (SPU), which is tasked with enhancing protection for Chinese nationals. The authority said it isPunjab Safe Cities Authority Expands Panic Button Project to Strengthen Security for Chinese Citizens
The Punjab Safe Cities Authority has announced plans to expand its panic button initiative to improve the safety of Chinese citizens residing in the province and to better protect important facilities.
Officials said the authority is introducing a modern alert system under which panic buttons will be installed at residents’ homes and workplaces. The system is designed to ensure that, in the event of any emergency, immediate information is transmitted to the relevant institutions for a faster and more coordinated response.
The project will also provide panic buttons to the Special Protection Unit (SPU) to further enhance security arrangements for Chinese nationals. Punjab Safe Cities Authority officials said the program is being developed in phases, with efforts underway to make the initiative more effective over time.
In the initial phase, QR code panic buttons will be installed at more than 200 Chinese facilities in Lahore. Officials said the measure will enable quicker intervention and strengthen overall security during emergency situations.
