The project, part of the Virtual Centre for Child Safety (VCCS), ranked among the top five global initiatives in the competition. Another provincial initiative, the Virtual Women Police Station, was also shortlisted among the world’s top 20 projects. With these selections, Pakistan became the only country to secure two projects in the WSIS shortlist.
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif welcomed the recognition, saying it reflects the province’s progress in digital public service delivery and governance.
According to WSIS data, the Virtual Centre for Child Safety has handled more than 145,772 cases across various categories, resolving 136,157 of them. Authorities reported that 26,274 FIRs were registered, while 7,081 cases were sent to courts through challans.
The system has also played a major role in tracing missing and abducted children. Out of 54,741 reported cases, 53,811 children were recovered and reunited with their families. Officials further stated that more than 77,000 missing children have been recovered in total, including around 3,000 children with special needs.
Rescue teams have also recovered 22,989 children, with 21,178 immediately handed over to their families.
The WSIS recognition highlights growing international attention toward Pakistan’s use of digital platforms in child protection and law enforcement services.
