More than 324,000 driving licenses have been issued across Punjab in just two weeks. The traffic police are working to help citizens get their licenses and improve road safety.
According to a Punjab Traffic Police spokesperson, Lahore Traffic Police issued more than 60,000 driving licenses during this period.
Across Punjab, more than 149,000 people received learner’s driving licenses. Over 75,000 citizens were issued regular driving licenses.
How many licenses were renewed or issued online?
The spokesperson said more than 100,000 citizens renewed their learner’s, regular or international driving licenses.
More than 1,000 people also recovered their lost licenses. In addition, over 1,300 international driving permits were issued.
Digital services were also widely used. More than 120,000 citizens accessed online driving license services. Over 195,000 people downloaded their electronic driving licenses.
What did Punjab Traffic Police say about road safety?
DIG Traffic Punjab Muhammad Waqas Nazir said driving without a valid license is a legal offence. He added that a strict action campaign against unlicensed drivers was underway across the province.
He also said the traffic police were providing proper driving training to help people follow road safety rules.
The traffic police have urged citizens to get valid driving licenses and follow traffic laws. They warned that people who break the rules could face legal action.
Punjab bans open waste burning
The Punjab Environment Department has ordered strict action against open waste burning across the province to reduce smog and air pollution.
Director General of Environment Abdullah Niair Sheikh has directed officials to stop people from burning waste in streets, roads, empty plots, markets and other open spaces.
The department has also banned the burning of plastic, rubber, leaves, bushes, green waste and other materials that produce smoke.
