Whether you have bought a brand-new car from a dealer in the capital or brought a vehicle into Islamabad, it cannot legally run on the road until it is registered with the Excise and Taxation Department, Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT). Registration gives your vehicle its official number, its record in the ICT system, and the … Read more
Selling a car in Pakistan looks simple: agree a price, hand over the keys, take the money. But the sale is not really complete until the Excise record shows the buyer’s name as the owner. Until that happens, the car legally belongs to you in the system — and every challan it earns, every checkpost … Read more
Token tax is an annual tax that every registered vehicle owner in Punjab has to pay to the Excise and Taxation Department. Miss the deadline and the tax does not just sit there quietly — a penalty starts building on top of it, and the longer you wait, the more the delay costs you. Many … Read more
You paid your traffic e-challan through your bank app, Easypaisa or JazzCash. The money left your account. But when you check online, the challan is still sitting there marked unpaid. It is one of the most common and most stressful problems drivers in Pakistan face, because an unpaid challan on record can block your token … Read more
How ANPR Cameras Catch Traffic Violations in Lahore – PSCA Safe City Explained If you have ever received an e-challan at your home address in Lahore for jumping a red light you barely remember, you have already met ANPR technology. ANPR stands for Automatic Number Plate Recognition, and it is the backbone of the Punjab … Read more
Traffic Signs and Road Markings in Pakistan – Complete Meaning Guide Every driver in Pakistan is expected to know traffic signs — not only because the sign test is a compulsory part of the driving licence exam, but because these signs are the language of the road. A single missed sign can mean a fine, … Read more
Every driving journey in Pakistan starts with a learner permit. Before you can apply for a permanent driving licence, you must hold a learner licence for a fixed practice period — 42 days in Punjab and a similar period in other provinces. The good news is that you no longer have to stand in long … Read more
A driving licence in Punjab is usually issued for five years. Once it expires, you are legally not allowed to drive until it is renewed, and traffic police can fine you for driving on an expired licence. The good news is that renewal is much easier than getting a licence for the first time. In … Read more
Whether you are stuck in a traffic jam, involved in an accident, want to report a traffic violation, or need help with an e-challan dispute, knowing the right helpline number can save you a lot of time. Pakistan does not have one single traffic helpline for the whole country. Instead, each province and city runs … Read more
A fake number plate is more than a minor irregularity. Vehicles with fake or duplicate plates are used to dodge e-challans, taxes, and sometimes far more serious offences — and the fines and legal notices for those violations go to the real owner of the registration number. Fake plates also create trouble for honest buyers, … Read more