PSCA launches 'Responsible Citizen Award' to promote public participation in safety

LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 9th Jul, 2026) The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has launched the 'Responsible Citizen Award' campaign to recognise and encourage citizens who actively support law-enforcement agencies in promoting public safety across the province.

According to a PSCA spokesperson, the initiative had been launched in line with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif's vision of citizen-centric governance. Under the campaign, individuals who provide timely information about missing children, harassment incidents, suspicious activities, unattended objects, crimes or other emergency situations would be acknowledged and rewarded for their responsible role in ensuring public safety.

The spokesperson said the first Responsible Citizen Award was presented to a Lahore resident who promptly reported an unattended child through the Public Safety App.

Acting on the information, authorities safely reunited the missing child with his family.

The authority appreciated the citizen's prompt action, describing responsible citizens as key partners in building a safer and more secure society.

The spokesperson urged the public to report emergencies and public safety concerns through the emergency helpline 15 or the Public Safety App to assist law enforcement agencies in preventing crime and responding effectively to emergencies.

He said the PSCA would continue to recognise and encourage citizens who demonstrate civic responsibility and make valuable contributions to public safety and community well-being through the Responsible Citizen Award campaign.