Driving license appliers flock Karachi branches after earlier mismanagement
At least 15 temporary centres would be established in the city, says traffic IG
KARACHI (Dunya News) – Driving license appliers have flocked concerned departments on Tuesday after mismanagement on November 2 disturbed the process.
Earlier on Monday, mismanagement in Nazimabad driving license branch was highlighted as traffic police extended time of issuance by a month before crackdown.
The police had resorted to baton-charge yesterday in order to control the situation. The authorities have extended working hours of the officials in wake of severe rush. The offices will remain opened till 7pm from 8am.
Traffic Police Additional Inspector General (IG) Khadim Hussain Bhatti said that locals applying for learning licenses should come to offices after two days. Two days have been dedicated for issuance of driving licenses and renewals.
The IG said that at least 15 temporary centres would be established in the city. The centres will issue licenses on immediate basis.
Initially the campaign was halted for 15 days but after the protest of citizens which turned violent on interference of police, Sindh Home Minister took notice of the incident and increased the time period to one month.
DIG traffic Ameer Sheikh while increasing staff of the license office also extended the duty hours.
The campaign was due to launch on November 2 but was deferred for cars, motorcycles and other private vehicles whereas dumper, truck, tankers and mini buses have not been exempted from the crackdown.
Traffic police spokesperson has directed the citizens to get their driving license within two weeks.
