Lahore: Punjab government has decided for the first time to establish an anti-drone unit in the province. The decision to this effect was taken by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif during her visit to the Provincial Intelligence Fusion and Assessment Centre in Lahore today. On this occasion, she was given a detailed briefing on PIFTAC and the overall law and order situation.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Chief Minister also directed the immediate establishment of a cybercrime cell in the province. She ordered continuous combing operations across the province to ensure the protection of life and property. Maryam Nawaz directed authorities to take immediate steps for installing state-of-the-art special digital scanners at all entry and exit points of the province.

A special dashboard has also been set up for deputy commissioners of all districts to ensure effective monitoring and protection of citizens' lives and property. The Chief Minister instructed that the whistleblower system be strengthened to curb terrorism and criminal activities. She said that an AI hub would also be established within PIFTAC to enhance cyber security and other operational capabilities.