Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed appreciation after Punjab’s Virtual Centre for Child Safety “Mera Pyara” project received major international recognition at the UN-backed World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) Awards 2026. The project was ranked among the top five digital public service initiatives in the world, marking a significant milestone for Pakistan’s digital governance efforts.
The recognition highlights how the “Mera Pyara” project is using technology to improve child protection services in Punjab. The system has been designed to help authorities quickly respond to cases involving missing or vulnerable children. According to official details, the platform has already supported the tracing of thousands of missing children, showing its practical impact on real-life emergencies.
Alongside this achievement, the Virtual Women Police Station also gained international attention by securing a place among the top 20 global digital public service projects. This reflects growing investment in digital policing and women-focused support systems in the province. These initiatives are part of a broader effort to modernize public safety services through technology.
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Officials say the “Mera Pyara” project plays a key role in handling child protection cases more efficiently by connecting data, law enforcement, and social services in one system. It also provides timely support to vulnerable families, helping reduce delays in reporting and response.
The recognition at WSIS 2026 is seen as an important step for Punjab’s image in digital innovation and governance. It highlights how public sector technology projects can directly improve social protection outcomes, especially in areas like child safety and women’s security.
