KP Sets Deadline to Clear Pending Driving Licenses. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has ordered the clearance of over 117,000 pending driving licence cards across the province within one month. This step aims to reduce delays and improve service for citizens waiting for their licences.
KP Transport Department Issues Schedule
The KP Transport Department has released a detailed division-wise and district-based schedule for printing and delivering all pending driving licences. The chief minister emphasized that all concerned authorities must strictly follow the timeline to ensure timely delivery to applicants.
Division-Wise Timeline for Driving Licence Delivery
- Hazara Division: Printing and distribution of pending licences will be completed in the first week of January 2026.
- Malakand Division: Including Swat, Dir, and Buner districts, the process is set to finish by mid-January 2026.
- Peshawar Division: Tasks will be completed between January 23 and January 26, 2026.
- Kohat Division: Expected to finish by January 29, 2026.
- Bannu, Mardan, and Dera Ismail Khan Divisions: Clearance of pending licences is scheduled for January 30, 2026.
Conclusion
The KP Transport Department’s strict schedule for pending driving licences reflects the provincial government’s commitment to improving public services. By the end of January 2026, all pending driving licences in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa are expected to be delivered, resolving long-standing delays for thousands of applicants.
