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ISLAMABAD, Oct 08 (APP):The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has concluded its seven-week driving licence campaign with a record-breaking response, as over 128,000 citizens obtained or renewed their licences between September 1 and October 7, marking a 540% increase in licence issuance compared to previous months.
An ITP official told APP on Wednesday that this surge reflects citizens’ growing awareness and cooperation with traffic regulations. It was the highest licensing rate recorded in the past eight years.
An official said the campaign was carried out under the special directions of the Minister for Interior and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, as part of a city-wide effort to promote responsible driving and ensure that every motorist holds a valid driving licence.
Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Captain (retd) Hamza Humayun said the ITP’s facilitation and awareness efforts led to unprecedented public participation.
“Islamabad Traffic Police provided every possible facilitation throughout the campaign,”
CTO Hamza said, adding that two main licensing centres, 15 additional desks, and mobile facilitation vans were kept operational round-the-clock for citizens’ convenience.
He said that citizens’ overwhelming response and cooperation reflected their trust in the Islamabad Traffic Police, for which the department expresses its sincere gratitude.
Reiterating the statistics, the CTO Hamzah said that 128,000 licences were processed during the campaign a 540% rise compared to previous months, highlighting the success of ITP’s facilitation strategy.
CTO Hamzah further stated that with the deadline now over, strict action has begun against unlicensed drivers across the federal capital.
“Citizens are advised to keep their driving licences with them while travelling,” he said, urging those who have not yet applied to obtain learner permits immediately.
CTO Hamza emphasised that enforcement will continue without discrimination, saying the campaign’s purpose is not to penalise but to protect lives, ensure safer roads, and promote a culture of traffic discipline in Islamabad.