KARACHI (October 28, 2025) — Karachi’s roads saw a major shakeup on Tuesday as the city’s newly launched electronic challan (e-challan) system went live, instantly changing the face of traffic enforcement. Within mere hours, the Traffic Police issued over Rs. 1.2 crore in fines, catching thousands of violators through advanced surveillance cameras installed across major routes.
According to initial reports released by the Karachi Traffic Police, a total of 2,662 e-challans were generated automatically through the city’s high-tech monitoring network.
The breakdown of violations revealed:
- 419 cases of over-speeding
- 3 lane violations
- 4 stop-line breaches
- 1,535 instances of not wearing seat belts
- 166 drivers fined for running red lights
- 507 motorcyclists penalized for riding without helmets
- 3 for wrong-way driving
- 7 for tinted windows
- 5 for illegal parking
- 32 for using mobile phones while driving
Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah hailed the launch as a “landmark step in modernizing traffic enforcement,” adding that the new system eliminates human interference, corruption, and bias from road policing.
“Traffic violations are now being automatically recorded through modern surveillance cameras covering all vehicle types — cars, motorcycles, and rickshaws,” Shah stated.
He confirmed that the project is part of a broader plan to digitize and automate public safety systems across Sindh. The number of installed cameras will soon increase to 12,000, with the e-challan program gradually expanding to other cities in the province.
The move has drawn mixed reactions from citizens — while some praised the initiative for promoting discipline, others expressed shock at the volume of fines issued within hours, calling it a “rude awakening” for Karachi’s motorists.
Officials, however, argue that this rapid enforcement reflects the severity of everyday traffic violations in the city and highlights the importance of compliance.
As the system evolves, authorities hope the data-driven approach will reduce accidents, improve safety, and pave the way for a smarter, more efficient Karachi.
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