ICT Extends M-Tag Hours as Enforcement Deadline Nears

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has announced round-the-clock M-Tag services at two major locations, while two additional centres will operate until midnight, to facilitate vehicle owners ahead of stricter enforcement of the mandatory system.

According to the Directorate General of Excise and Taxation, M-Tag issuance will now be available 24 hours a day at 26 Number Chungi and the 17 Meel Phulgran Toll Plaza. The locations were selected due to heavy traffic flow and high public demand, allowing motorists to register at any time.

In addition, M-Tag counters at Kachnar Park in Sector I-8 and F-9 Park will remain open until 12 midnight to accommodate citizens unable to visit during regular working hours.

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Director General Excise Irfan Memon said the decision was taken to ease public inconvenience and ensure smooth implementation of the M-Tag system in the federal capital. He said extended hours would help reduce congestion at service counters and provide greater flexibility to vehicle owners.

The M-Tag system is mandatory for vehicles using major entry and exit points of Islamabad, particularly toll plazas. Authorities have repeatedly urged citizens to complete registration to avoid inconvenience once strict enforcement begins.

Officials said the move follows public complaints about long queues and limited service hours. The Excise and Taxation Department has advised vehicle owners to bring required documents for timely processing and urged them not to wait until the last moment, as increased turnout is expected in the coming days.

The department said it remains committed to improving service delivery and may further expand facilities if demand continues to rise.