Pakistan is preparing to launch its first-ever centralized emergency helpline, similar to the 911 system used in the United States, to streamline and modernize emergency response services across the country.
Officials from the National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) have confirmed that work is underway on a unified platform that will connect citizens to emergency assistance through a single number, instead of multiple separate helplines.
According to NTC representatives, the government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has already signed an agreement to roll out the 911 emergency service in the province. Once operational, anyone calling from anywhere in KP will be automatically connected to the nearest emergency center, improving access and speeding up response.
Officials added that after its launch in KP, the service will be expanded to other provinces, eventually creating a nationwide, integrated emergency response network.
The centralized helpline is expected to reduce confusion, shorten response times, and improve coordination between different emergency agencies, including medical, police, fire, and rescue services, making it easier and faster for citizens to get help when it matters most.
