Officials say learner, regular and international licenses were issued through online centers and portals.
Under the directives of the Chief Minister of Punjab, driving license services continue across the province, setting a new record. According to a spokesperson, more than 2 million driving licenses have been issued in the last 18 days. “No other province in Pakistan has issued so many licenses till date,” the spokesperson added, pointing out that Punjab is the only province that offers record licensing services to all citizens.
In numbers, more than 940,000 citizens have obtained learner permits, while more than 360,000 citizens have acquired new regular driving licenses. In addition, more than 700,000 citizens have renewed their learner’s, regular and international licenses, and more than 2,000 citizens have obtained international driving permits. More than 7,000 citizens have managed to reissue lost licenses.
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The online “from home” licensing portal has also been widely used, with 1.14 million citizens benefiting from it.
DIG Traffic Punjab Muhammad Waqas Nazir warned, “Driving without a license is a crime,” adding that unlicensed drivers face heavy fines and strict legal action. He further stated that trained drivers have contributed to a significant reduction in road accidents in Punjab.
“The traffic police are raising public awareness about the importance of driving licenses,” said DIG Traffic Nazir, urging citizens to understand their value. Citizens are encouraged to use service centers, licensing centers and online portal to obtain or renew licenses. He also advised citizens to “immediately download their electronic driving license to their mobile device after issuance,” noting that the electronic driving license has the same legal validity as the physical card.
