Pakistan has introduced its first-ever aerial e-challan system in Karachi, marking a major step toward modern traffic enforcement. the Traffic Regulation and Citation System’s drone has officially begun aerial patrols across different parts of the city’s busy Saddar area.
DIG Traffic Pir Mohammed Shah announced that this is the first time in the country’s history that traffic violations are being monitored and fined through drone surveillance. During the initial operation, two vehicles were issued heavy fines for illegal parking on Zaibunnisa Street, with faceless e-challans generated for both cars.
The DIG revealed that each vehicle owner received an e-challan of Rs 10,000. The violations were recorded during peak evening traffic hours. Motorists can avail a 50% discount if the fine is paid within 14 days, while payments made after December 29 will incur double penalties.
Pir Mohammed Shah further stated that the drone operation was conducted a day earlier, and a special monitoring team will use drones to oversee multiple locations. Anyone found intentionally parking illegally will immediately receive an e-challan.
The drone surveillance route will cover the stretch from Saddar Mobile Market to Abdullah Haroon Road. Major roads in Saddar will remain under continuous aerial monitoring as authorities plan to expand the scope of drone-based enforcement citywide.
The Karachi police have already collected Rs 25 million in fines through the e-challan system. This was revealed in a meeting led by IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon, where officials reviewed the performance and future expansion of the cashless e-ticketing mechanism. The meeting included a detailed briefing from the DIG Traffic, noting that more than 23,000 citizens have visited facilitation centers since the system was launched.
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