October 11, 2016
To ensure fool proof security in Punjab during Ashura, Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has established a Central Command and Control Room deploying its best people to monitor all activities including majalis and processions in 11 districts of Punjab. Live feed received from more than 245 cameras installed, thoroughly covering the routes of the processions, shall be efficiently monitored and Minister Law, Chief Secretary, Secretary Home and IGP Punjab shall be kept informed.
Majalis and processions across 11 districts including Lahore, Rawalpindi, Jhang, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Bhakkar, Multan, DG Khan, Chakwal, Muzaffargarh and Pakpattan will also be conducted through the Provincial Intelligence Center (PIC) of PITB.