PSCA’s Virtual Center for Child Safety Team Reunites 6-Year Old Missing Child from Karachi with Parents

Lahore, 20 February 2026:

Reunification Team of the Virtual Center for Child Safety, established under the Punjab Safe Cities Authority, has successfully reunited a 6-year old missing child named Babar with his parents through the use of modern Artificial Intelligence mechanism and social media platforms. Babar was found abandoned in 2022 within the jurisdiction of Malir Police Station in Karachi. A responsible citizen immediately shifted the child to a nearby shelter home. The availability of data of abandoned children residing in Karachi’s welfare institutions within the Safe City system significantly assisted the search and identification process.

According to PSCA’s spokesperson,VCCS “Mera Pyara” team conducted a detailed interview of the child, gathered key information and launched a social media awareness campaign to trace his family. The child’s uncle, residing in Rahim Yar Khan, recognized Babar after seeing social media post and immediately contacted Punjab Safe Cities Authority. Further verification confirmed that the child’s parents reside in New Abadi, Gulshan Ghazi, Karachi. The family is extremely underprivileged and does not have access to a mobile phone. After completing all legal formalities, Safe City ‘Mera Pyara’ team safely handed over the child to his parents.

The spokesperson added that the Virtual Center for Child Safety continues to utilize modern technology, AI-based systems and social media platforms to reunite missing and abandoned children with their families. Citizens are requested to immediately report any missing or abandoned child by calling 15 and pressing 3 to ensure onward timely action.