Karachi police collected Rs25 million in fines through the city’s e-challan system, according to ARY News. The announcement came during a meeting chaired by IG Sindh Ghulam Nabi Memon to review the system’s performance and expansion plans.
During the meeting, the DIG Traffic briefed officials on the system’s progress. Since the launch, over 23,000 citizens have visited facilitation centers to process their e-challans. Fewer than 200 citizens challenged their fines, while 90% of issued e-challans were waived. Overall, Karachi police collected fines from around 4,000 challans, totaling PKR 25 million.
The next phase of the initiative will focus on reducing parking violations. Ground and aerial surveillance will be used, with cameras, scanners, and drones installed on traffic police vehicles to issue e-challans to vehicles parked in no-parking zones. Divisional DIGs submitted reports on the cameras installed in their respective districts.
IG Sindh highlighted that the cashless e-challan system has been widely welcomed by the public. He noted that the system has improved compliance with traffic rules and significantly reduced complaints about unnecessary delays on roads.
Under the new Motor Vehicle Act, facilitation centers will be established across all districts to support the e-challan initiative. IG Sindh emphasized that the benefits of this modern technology will now be extended to other cities in the province.
The introduction of the e-challan system marks a significant step toward modernizing traffic management in Karachi. Officials say the system ensures transparency, reduces manual errors, and provides citizens with a fast and efficient method for paying fines.
With continued monitoring and the use of advanced technology, authorities hope that traffic violations will decrease further. The success of the e-challan system reflects the city’s commitment to road safety and digital governance, ensuring better compliance and public convenience.
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