Significant progress has been reported on the Gwadar Safe City Project, a cornerstone initiative aimed at transforming the port city into a secure, modern, and smart urban hub. Under the leadership of Project Director Engineer Baba Dadullah, the installation of towers and poles is currently underway at strategic locations throughout the city.
Project Milestones and Technical Scope
Engineer Dadullah confirmed that the first phase, involving extensive underground cabling, is nearing completion. Construction of the central Command and Control Center—the "brain" of the project—is also being fast-tracked to ensure operational readiness.
Key Technical Figures:
Total Investment: Approximately PKR 7.5 Billion (~$27 Million).
Surveillance Coverage: Effective monitoring of 145 square kilometers.
Infrastructure: 760 advanced cameras to be deployed across 135 key locations.
Strategic Importance for CPEC and Investment
The project is viewed as an essential requirement given Gwadar's rising international status under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). It is designed to provide a secure environment for:
Local residents and tourists.
International investors and business leaders.
Chinese experts and technical staff working on development projects.
Advanced Technological Integration
The Gwadar Safe City initiative utilizes a multi-layered technological approach to ensure 24/7 vigilance:
Recognition Systems: Facial recognition and Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR).
Specialized Optics: High-resolution PTZ (Pan-Tilt-Zoom) and thermal cameras.
Sustainability: Solar power backup systems to ensure uninterrupted surveillance.
Connectivity: A dedicated fiber optic communication network for real-time data analytics.