Mera Pyara – Finding Missing Persons with PSCA Support
In Pakistan, thousands of families each year are torn apart when loved ones suddenly go missing. Whether it’s a child who wanders off in a crowded marketplace, a senior citizen suffering from memory loss, or a special person unable to communicate, the heartbreak is immense. The process of finding them is often long, uncertain, and emotionally devastating.
But today, families in Punjab—and soon across Pakistan—have a powerful ally: Mera Pyara, a technology-driven initiative under the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA). Using the strength of Safe City surveillance infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and community outreach, Mera Pyara is helping to locate and reunite missing persons, offering renewed hope to families who had almost given up.
What Is Mera Pyara?
Mera Pyara is Pakistan’s first AI-powered platform for tracing and reuniting missing children, senior citizens, and special persons with their families. Developed by the Virtual Center for Child Safety, this initiative is run by the PSCA under its Safe City Lahore project.
Unlike traditional missing person reporting systems, Mera Pyara combines real-time reporting, facial recognition, and digital data integration to create a responsive network for both families and authorities.
Who Does It Help?
Mera Pyara is designed to assist:
- Missing children who may be separated from guardians in public spaces.
- Senior citizens who are prone to conditions such as Alzheimer’s, dementia, or general memory loss.
- Special persons with physical or cognitive disabilities who are unable to speak or identify themselves.
In many of these cases, the person found cannot provide information about themselves, making traditional search efforts difficult. Mera Pyara bridges that gap using cutting-edge technology and public awareness campaigns.
How Does Mera Pyara Work?
The process is simple, efficient, and designed with families in mind:
- Case Reporting
Families or citizens can report a missing person directly on the official website or by messaging the Mera Pyara WhatsApp helpline at 0309-0000015. - Photo & Detail Submission
A clear photo, name, age, and last-seen location are submitted. These details are added to a nationwide database. - Facial Recognition & Surveillance
Using the Punjab Safe Cities Authority’s Safe City surveillance cameras, the system scans for visual matches. Photos of found individuals are cross-checked using AI-based facial recognition. - Instant Alerts
If a match is found, law enforcement agencies are notified immediately. Matches are also shared across PSCA’s network and social platforms.
This process allows authorities to respond faster than traditional missing persons protocols, significantly improving recovery chances.
The Power of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA)
The success of Mera Pyara is directly linked to the PSCA’s Safe City infrastructure. With command and control centers, hundreds of CCTV surveillance points, and an advanced monitoring system, PSCA provides unmatched technological support.
This partnership shows how public safety infrastructure can be repurposed for humanitarian efforts. What was once a tool for traffic and crime monitoring is now reuniting families and saving lives.
To explore more about PSCA’s child safety and surveillance work, visit the PSCA Virtual Center for Child Safety.
Real-Life Stories of Hope
Since its launch, Mera Pyara has reunited hundreds of families across Punjab. A recent story that touched hearts was that of 8-year-old Mohammad Afnan, who went missing in Multan. His photo was uploaded to Mera Pyara’s system, and within 24 hours, he was identified in Lahore through a Safe City surveillance camera. Thanks to swift coordination, he was reunited with his parents the very next day.
Another case involved an elderly woman with dementia found in a public park in Gujranwala. She could not remember her name or home. Mera Pyara’s database matched her with a missing report filed by her daughter. Within hours, she was safely returned home.
These stories continue to build trust in the platform and highlight the need for digital support in missing persons cases.
How You Can Help
You don’t have to be a family member to make a difference. Here’s how everyone can contribute:
- Follow and share verified cases from Mera Pyara’s Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram pages.
- Subscribe to Mera Pyara Official YouTube for awareness videos, success stories, and campaign updates.
- Encourage your community to report found children, elders, or special persons.
- Include Mera Pyara’s website on your organization’s noticeboards or online platforms.
- Share the message within schools, mosques, shopping centers, and transport stations.
Final Thoughts
In times of uncertainty, hope is everything. Mera Pyara represents that hope for families who have lost someone they love. With the strength of technology, the dedication of PSCA, and the support of the public, we are now closer than ever to solving the crisis of missing persons in Pakistan.
Every post shared, every call made, and every eye that stays alert contributes to this mission.
Let’s join hands with Mera Pyara and help bring every missing child, senior citizen, and special person safely back home—because no one deserves to be lost.
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