Motorists in Karachi have been given a final brief respite until April 1, 2026, to comply with vehicle registration laws, after which a comprehensive crackdown campaign will be launched against individuals with non-standard number plates and those driving without a license.
According to a press release issued on Sunday, this directive, issued on the instructions of Additional IG Karachi Azad Khan, is part of a broader effort to improve the law and order situation across the city.
The authorities have extended the previously announced deadline of March 30 to provide the public with a brief grace period to install government-approved registration plates on their vehicles.
A spokesperson for the Karachi Police has clarified that the campaign will formally begin on April 1. Legal action will be taken indiscriminately against any vehicle using private, “fancy,” or other unapproved plates.
This city-wide operation will also include strict checks on driving licenses, and legal measures will be taken against those found driving without a license.
The authorities have urged all citizens to avoid potential trouble by promptly replacing all types of illegal number plates on their small and large vehicles with officially issued plates before the new deadline.