KPITB launches an upgraded version of 'Safe Women' app.

PESHAWAR -- Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) on Wednesday arranged a demonstration of an upgraded 'Safe Women' mobile phone application developed for female commuters of Pink Sakura Buses. Following procurement of Pink Sakura buses in Mardan and Abbottabad, the app has been upgraded to allow commuters to connect with their family and friends while travelling through live location sharing feature. Safe Women is an initiative of the KPITB for the 'Sakura Bus Project' of KP Government with financial support from the Government of Japan and technical support from UN Women Pakistan and UNOPS. Advisor to Chief Minister on Information Technology Mr. Ziaullah Bangash, female members of provincial assembly, representatives from Trans Peshawar - Sakura Bus Operating Company, KPCSW officials, and UN Women and UNOPS representatives were present during the demo. 'Through this Safety App, women and girls can share their live location with trusted contacts, give distress signals to...