No Licence, No Leniency: ITP’s Drive Sets Record

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has concluded its seven-week driving licence campaign with a record-breaking outcome, as over 128,000 citizens obtained or renewed their licences between September 1 and October 7 — a remarkable 540% increase compared to previous months.

According to an ITP official, the unprecedented surge reflects growing public awareness and cooperation with traffic regulations, marking the highest licensing rate in the past eight years.

The campaign, launched under the special directions of the Minister for Interior and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad, Syed Ali Nasir Rizvi, aimed to promote responsible driving and ensure every motorist in the capital holds a valid licence.

Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Captain (retd) Hamza Humayun said the ITP’s facilitation and awareness measures led to massive citizen participation.

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“Islamabad Traffic Police provided every possible facilitation throughout the campaign,” the CTO said, adding that two main licensing centres, 15 additional desks, and mobile facilitation vans were kept operational round-the-clock for citizens’ convenience.

He noted that the overwhelming response reflected citizens’ trust in the ITP, for which the department expressed its gratitude.

Reiterating the figures, the CTO said 128,000 licences were processed during the drive, underscoring the success of ITP’s facilitation strategy.

With the campaign deadline now over, strict enforcement has begun against unlicensed drivers across Islamabad.

“Citizens are advised to keep their driving licences with them while travelling,” CTO Hamza said, urging those who have not yet applied to obtain learner permits immediately.

He added that enforcement will continue without discrimination, stressing that the initiative’s purpose is not punitive but preventive — to protect lives, ensure safer roads, and promote a culture of traffic discipline in the capital.