The District Government has officially designated PPIC3 Rawalpindi as the Central Command & Control Centre to oversee and ensure the security and smooth management of the upcoming Ashura processions, replacing the traditional setup at the DC Office.
CPO Rawalpindi Syed Khalid Hamdani, DC Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema, ADCG Hassaan Tariq and SSP Operations Rawalpindi Kashif Zulfiqar visited the PPIC3 Rawalpindi Center to check upon the arrangements to cover the Ashura event. They appreciated PITB’s efforts in making these arrangements and extended their full support to the initiative.
PITB representative PD Faisal Khalid along with his team comprising PM Amjad Hafeez, PM Muhammad Kamran, SNA Yasir Jamal, SNA Jansher Gull and UC Admin Syed Fahad Hassan gave detailed briefings at different occasions leading up to the Ashura.
The Ashura video feed has been fully integrated and interpreted in line with the requirements of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) and the Punjab Police, enhancing situational awareness and operational efficiency.
To support this critical mission, a dedicated video surveillance room has been established, providing 24/7 monitoring, improved coordination and rapid response capabilities.
Additionally, multi-disciplinary teams have been deployed on-site to effectively manage any emergencies or untoward incidents. 23 allied departments and agencies are actively participating in this coordinated effort.
This collaborative initiative reflects a strong commitment by all stakeholders to ensure a safe, secure and well-coordinated environment throughout the Ashura events.