The personalised number plate Waziristan 1 has been sold for a record Rs 40.6 million in a high-profile auction held in Peshawar. The event, organized for “Mark Choice” number plates, attracted enthusiastic bidders eager to secure unique registration numbers.
The winning bid for Waziristan 1 was placed by Faizur Rehman, setting the highest benchmark of the auction. The sale reflects the growing trend of investing in distinctive and culturally significant number plates in Pakistan.
Other premium plates also saw strong competition. The Mohmand 1 plate was sold for Rs 32.1 million to Haji Zahir Gul, while Pakhtun 1 fetched Rs 13.2 million, marking it as the third-highest sale of the event.
The auction took place at Arena Hall in Peshawar, where bidders competed fiercely for identity-based number plates. Officials said the charged atmosphere demonstrated buyers’ willingness to pay substantial amounts for rare and culturally meaningful registration numbers.
The sale of Waziristan 1 is part of a larger trend in Pakistan, where exclusive and personalised plates are increasingly seen as status symbols and investment assets. Auction organizers confirmed that bidding for several other high-value plates is ongoing, with expectations of more record-breaking sales in upcoming rounds.
Experts say that the popularity of personalised plates like Waziristan 1 reflects both cultural pride and the demand for unique assets among Pakistan’s affluent buyers. Such sales are also boosting government revenue and promoting regulated auctions for luxury vehicle registrations.
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As the auction continues, collectors and car enthusiasts eagerly await further updates on the sale of other premium plates, reinforcing the growing market for personalised vehicle numbers in the country.
