Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has received international recognition for using modern technology to tackle vehicle theft and related crimes, bringing attention to Pakistan's growing role in technology-driven policing.
The authority won the 2026 IACP Leadership in the Prevention of Vehicle Crimes Award, presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in the United States. PSCA Managing Director Muhammad Ahsan Younas received the honour at an international police conference in Florida.
The recognition acknowledges the authority's efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence, digital surveillance and intelligent monitoring into law enforcement.
At the centre of PSCA's approach is an interconnected security system that uses AI-powered technology and smart surveillance cameras to monitor public spaces and identify vehicles linked to suspicious activity.
Automatic number plate recognition and intelligent monitoring systems can help authorities identify vehicles, detect potential criminal activity and provide useful information to police teams investigating offences. These tools also support a shift towards identifying risks rather than relying entirely on traditional responses after a crime has occurred.
The award was received on behalf of the authority by its Managing Director, DIG Ahsan Younas. The recognition acknowledges the work of PSCA and Punjab Police in introducing technology-based approaches to public security and vehicle crime prevention.
Beyond the award itself, the achievement highlights how artificial intelligence can become an important part of modern public services. From monitoring vehicles to supporting investigations, digital systems are creating additional tools for law enforcement agencies to address security challenges.
For Pakistan, the international recognition provides an opportunity to showcase its progress in technology-led policing.
Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has received international recognition for using modern technology to tackle vehicle theft and related crimes, bringing attention to Pakistan’s growing role in technology-driven policing.
Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has received international recognition for using modern technology to tackle vehicle theft and related crimes, bringing attention to Pakistan's growing role in technology-driven policing.
The authority won the 2026 IACP Leadership in the Prevention of Vehicle Crimes Award, presented by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) in the United States. PSCA Managing Director Muhammad Ahsan Younas received the honour at an international police conference in Florida.
The recognition acknowledges the authority's efforts to incorporate artificial intelligence, digital surveillance and intelligent monitoring into law enforcement.
At the centre of PSCA's approach is an interconnected security system that uses AI-powered technology and smart surveillance cameras to monitor public spaces and identify vehicles linked to suspicious activity.
Automatic number plate recognition and intelligent monitoring systems can help authorities identify vehicles, detect potential criminal activity and provide useful information to police teams investigating offences. These tools also support a shift towards identifying risks rather than relying entirely on traditional responses after a crime has occurred.
The award was received on behalf of the authority by its Managing Director, DIG Ahsan Younas. The recognition acknowledges the work of PSCA and Punjab Police in introducing technology-based approaches to public security and vehicle crime prevention.
Beyond the award itself, the achievement highlights how artificial intelligence can become an important part of modern public services. From monitoring vehicles to supporting investigations, digital systems are creating additional tools for law enforcement agencies to address security challenges.
For Pakistan, the international recognition provides an opportunity to showcase its progress in technology-led policing.
