PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi has formally inaugurated the digital licence management system for the issuance of driving licences under the transport department.

He said the initiative reflected the practical implementation of PTI founder and former prime minister Imran Khan’s vision for digitisation, according to an official statement issued here on Monday.

The chief minister said that under the new system, the entire process of issuing driving licences had been fully digitised, which would not only facilitate citizens but also ensure merit and transparency.

He said the initiative was a significant milestone in the provincial government’s reforms agenda.

“Our government is introducing digital reforms across multiple sectors, including e-governance, online service delivery, and digital payments, aimed at providing services to the public on modern lines,” he said.

Officials informed the chief minister that following the pilot launch of the digital licence management system, a total of 19,966 learner licences and 2,212 permanent driving licences had been issued, generating Rs50 million revenue for the provincial government.

They said people could apply for driving licences from home through the “Dastak” mobile app and web portal, with all stages of the licensing process being completed digitally.

The officials said the new system incorporated advanced features such as AI-based facial recognition, online issuance of medical certificates, QR code verification, and the establishment of a centralised database.

They said the key features also included cashless payments through multiple platforms and pre-scheduled appointments for medical and driving tests.

The officials said the introduction of e-driving licences provided citizens with quick and easy access, whereas a central database had been established to ensure timely availability of records.

They also said the integration of the system with the Dastak platform had further enhanced service delivery and verification processes, while strict compliance with the 45-day learner period policy was being ensured.

Published in Dawn, May 5th, 2026