PSCA reunites 182 missing persons with their families

Lahore – Mera Pyara Team, operating under the Virtual Center for Child Safety of Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA), has achieved another significant milestone through effective use of advanced technology and dedicated efforts. During a special identification and family tracing operation conducted at Edhi Homes Karachi, the team successfully reunited 182 missing, abandoned and special persons with their families after years of separation.

According to the spokesperson of the Punjab Safe Cities Authority, on June 7, 2026, Mera Pyara Team visited Edhi Homes Karachi, where it documented nearly 800 missing, abandoned and special persons by conducting interviews, collecting photographs, biometric data and other relevant information, which was then integrated into the PSCA’s Mera Pyara System.

The spokesperson stated that the identification process was carried out using biometric verification, facial recognition, artificial intelligence and manual tracing techniques. Through these efforts, the identities of approximately 428 individuals were established, including 152 successful biometric matches, while the manual tracing of 30 additional individuals was also completed. Following three weeks of continuous efforts and the effective use of modern technology, the families of 182 individuals were successfully traced, while the search for the families of the remaining individuals continues.

The spokesperson further said that after completing all legal formalities and verification procedures, the missing, abandoned and special persons were safely reunited with their loved ones, bringing joy to many families who had remained separated for years.According to the Punjab Safe Cities Authority, Mera Pyara Program has so far reunited more than 77,000 missing, abandoned children and special persons with their families across Pakistan, while work on pending cases is continuing at an accelerated pace.

The spokesperson appealed to the public that anyone having information about a missing, abandoned child or a special person should immediately call the Punjab Emergency Helpline 15, press 3, or contact 0309-0000015, enabling the authorities to take prompt action and safely reunite them with their families.