The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has introduced a new Personalized Registration Mark (PRM) system, under which vehicle number plates will now be linked to the owner rather than the vehicle. The system was officially inaugurated by Chief Minister Sohail Afridi.
Under the new system, vehicle owners can retain their number plates even after selling their cars, while buyers will need to apply for new registration plates. Citizens can keep their number for up to three years without assigning it to a vehicle.
Afridi said the digital registration system will help eliminate fake and cloned number plates, make vehicle registration faster, more transparent, and free from corruption. He added that the government aims to provide relief to citizens by enabling an online registration process through the Excise Department.
Officials briefed that the PRM system will also reduce the illegal use of vehicles and ensure that vehicle ownership is traceable like a national ID or mobile number.
In addition, the Chief Minister announced a special “Shaheed Package” for the Excise Department to support anti-drug operations, praising the department’s efforts in curbing narcotics. He stressed zero tolerance for drug traffickers and vowed to take action against major operators to make Khyber Pakhtunkhwa free from drugs.
