By Muhammad Faisal Kaleem
ISLAMABAD: Amid soaring demand for driving licenses, the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has moved to expand its capacity by setting up 15 additional desks at its headquarters, aiming to expedite processing and ensure swift facilitation for citizens.
According to the ITP officials, the decision to establish additional desks was taken in backdrop of drastic increase in applications for the licenses in last few weeks.
“The initiative aims to facilitate applicants in obtaining driving licenses in less time and with greater ease. He said the new desks will also remain functional 24 hours a day to accommodate citizens without long delays.
Moreover, according to media wing of the ITP, a 500 per cent increase in the issuance of driving licences and learner permits is recorded.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Captain (retd) Hamza Humayun said the ITP is committed to ensure the best possible services for citizens, adding that it all out efforts are underway to provide convenience and modern licensing facilities to the public at their doorstep.
The CTO said that to meet the rising demand, 24-hour licensing service is already launched at Faizabad headquarters and all of its service centres, adding that currently over 20 service centres are functioning along with 13 police stations across the city. The Khidmat Vans are also delivering services in different localities of the federal capital.
The schedule of vans devised and announced on daily basis through FM Radio and social media accounts of the Islamabad police.
The CTO further said that it has been introduced an online facility through the e-Learner App, enabling citizens to obtain learner permits from home.
The surge, the CTO explained, reflects the public`s trust in ITP.
“We deeply value the citizens’ overwhelming trust in us,” the CTO reaffirmed, adding that the ITP is fully committed to ensuring modern and hassle-free licensing services, both online and at its offices. He urged citizens to secure their licenses at the earliest and demonstrate responsibility as law-abiding road users.
It is pertinent to mention here that earlier Islamabad Police had announced that a strict action, including registration of FIR, will be taken against the drivers who don’t hold valid driving license after October 7. It was extended deadline from September 27. The Police, however, will give relation to the commuters having at least learning permit for the type of vehicle they are driving.
The police authorities warned that violators will face legal proceedings, including possible detention and impoundment of their vehicles, as part of a broader campaign to curb unlawful driving in the capital.
They further stated that those caught driving without a license will also be barred from obtaining character certificates until they secure a valid license. This measure is designed to deter unlicensed driving by tying it to wider administrative and legal consequences.
The ITP has appealed to all motorists to fulfil licensing requirements before the deadline to avoid severe penalties, stressing that these steps are crucial for strengthening road discipline and ensuring public safety.
Authorities underscored that the initiative is not solely punitive but also intended to address the root causes of road accidents. By promoting licensed driving, the ITP aims to reinforce compliance with traffic laws and build safer roads for all citizens.
