Punjab Equips Women's Colleges with Panic Buttons for Safer Campuses
Punjab Launches Panic Button Initiative for Women's Colleges and Universities The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has initiated the installation of panic buttons in women's colleges and universities across Lahore, as part of a broader effort to enhance safety for female students. This move comes under the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, who has prioritized measures that ensure the well-being and security of women in educational institutions. In the first phase of the project, 39 institutions in Lahore have been equipped with the emergency alert system. The initiative is expected to be expanded to more than 450 women's colleges across Punjab, marking a significant step toward creating a safer academic environment for all students. The panic buttons are directly connected to the PSCA’s central control room, ensuring an immediate response to any emergency. When activated, the system alerts the Virtual Women Police Station, which coordinates a sw...