All Cities with E-Challan System in Pakistan (2026 Complete List)

Pakistan’s traffic enforcement is going digital — and fast.

The e-challan system is no longer limited to just one or two big cities. From Lahore to Islamabad, Rawalpindi to Karachi, traffic cameras are now watching the roads and issuing automated fines directly to vehicle owners — without any officer stopping you.

But many Pakistanis still don’t know whether their city has an active e-challan system. If you’ve received a challan notification and aren’t sure which authority issued it, or you simply want to know if your city is covered — this guide has the complete answer.

We’ve compiled the most up-to-date list of all cities in Pakistan where the e-challan system is active, partially active, or coming soon — along with the authority managing it and how you can check your challan online.

What is the E-Challan System in Pakistan?

Before jumping into the city list, here’s a quick recap.

An e-challan (electronic challan) is a digital traffic fine issued automatically by surveillance cameras using ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition) technology. When your vehicle commits a traffic violation in a monitored area, the camera captures it, reads your number plate, matches it with NADRA’s vehicle registration database, and sends a fine notice to the registered owner.

No officer. No manual paperwork. No on-the-spot confrontation.

The system was introduced to reduce corruption, increase transparency in traffic enforcement, and encourage road discipline across Pakistan.

City-Wise E-Challan System Status in Pakistan (2026)

Here is the complete overview of all major cities and their e-challan system status:

City	Province	Managing Authority	System Status
Lahore	Punjab	PSCA / Punjab Traffic Police	Fully Active
Islamabad	Federal	ITP / Safe City Authority	Fully Active
Rawalpindi	Punjab	PSCA / Punjab Traffic Police	Active
Karachi	Sindh	Sindh Police / Safe City	Partially Active
Faisalabad	Punjab	Punjab Traffic Police	Partially Active
Multan	Punjab	Punjab Traffic Police	Partially Active
Gujranwala	Punjab	Punjab Traffic Police	Partially Active
Peshawar	KPK	KPK Traffic Police	Early Stage
Quetta	Balochistan	Balochistan Traffic Police	Early Stage
Hyderabad	Sindh	Sindh Police	Early Stage
Sialkot	Punjab	Punjab Traffic Police	Expanding
Bahawalpur	Punjab	Punjab Traffic Police	Expanding

Now let’s look at each major city in detail.

Lahore – E-Challan System (Punjab)

Lahore has the most advanced and fully operational e-challan system in Pakistan. Managed by the Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA), the city has thousands of ANPR and CCTV cameras installed across major roads, intersections, and highways.

Violations detected include over-speeding, signal jumping, lane violations, illegal parking, missing number plates, and tinted windows.

Managing Authority: Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) + Punjab Traffic Police

Check Your Challan: www.psca.gop.pk

Coverage: Canal Road, Ferozepur Road, MM Alam Road, Jail Road, Ring Road, DHA, Gulberg, and expanding to more areas regularly.

Lahore’s system is the benchmark for e-challan enforcement in Pakistan. If you drive in Lahore, assume you are always under camera coverage on main roads.

Islamabad – E-Challan System (Federal Capital)

Islamabad has one of the most developed e-challan systems in the country, supported by heavy federal investment in Safe City infrastructure. ITP manages all traffic fines in the capital.

The system covers all major roads and entry/exit points of Islamabad, including Murree Road, Constitution Avenue, Margalla Road, Srinagar Highway, and Islamabad Expressway.

Managing Authority: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) + Islamabad Safe City Authority

Check Your Challan: www.islamabadpolice.gov.pk

Helpline: 1915

Coverage: All major arteries, sector entry roads, and monitored intersections across the capital.

Islamabad’s e-challan system is well-maintained and consistently updated. Challans are usually issued within 24 to 72 hours of a violation being detected.

Rawalpindi – E-Challan System (Punjab)

Rawalpindi falls under the Punjab Safe City project alongside Lahore, making it one of the earlier cities to be brought under automated traffic enforcement outside the provincial capital.

The city shares the PSCA infrastructure and Punjab Traffic Police enforcement model. Major roads in Rawalpindi including Murree Road, Committee Chowk, and Saddar area are under active camera monitoring.

Managing Authority: PSCA + Punjab Traffic Police Rawalpindi

Check Your Challan: www.psca.gop.pk

Coverage: Main commercial roads, busy intersections, and entry points from Islamabad.

Since Rawalpindi and Islamabad form a twin city, many commuters passing between the two cities may receive challans from either ITP or PSCA depending on where the violation occurred.

Karachi – E-Challan System (Sindh)

Karachi’s e-challan system is active but still developing. The city’s massive size and complex road network make full coverage a long-term project. Sindh Safe City Authority and Karachi Traffic Police are jointly working to expand camera coverage across the city.

Currently, major roads and some key intersections in Karachi are under monitoring. The system is operational but not as comprehensive as Lahore or Islamabad yet.

Managing Authority: Sindh Police + Karachi Traffic Police + Sindh Safe City Authority

Check Your Challan: www.sindhpolice.gov.pk or www.karachitrafficpolice.com

Coverage: Selected main roads, major intersections, and monitored corridors — expanding steadily.

Karachi users may experience more delays in challan processing compared to Punjab cities due to the system still scaling up.

Faisalabad – E-Challan System (Punjab)

Faisalabad, Pakistan’s third largest city and major industrial hub, has a partially active e-challan system under Punjab Traffic Police. Cameras have been installed on key roads in the city as part of the broader Punjab Safe City expansion.

Managing Authority: Punjab Traffic Police Faisalabad

Check Your Challan: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Status: Partially active — major roads covered, inner-city expansion ongoing.

Faisalabad drivers on main boulevards and commercial roads should be aware that camera monitoring is active and challans are being issued.

Multan – E-Challan System (Punjab)

Multan has been included in Punjab’s traffic digitization drive. Punjab Traffic Police Multan manages traffic enforcement in the city, with cameras deployed on major roads and busy intersections.

Managing Authority: Punjab Traffic Police Multan

Check Your Challan: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Status: Partially active — coverage limited to key roads and intersections currently.

The system in Multan is growing and residents should regularly check their challan status online, especially if they commute on monitored main roads.

Gujranwala – E-Challan System (Punjab)

Gujranwala is part of Punjab’s expanding Safe City network. Traffic cameras have been deployed in the city and e-challans are being issued under the Punjab Traffic Police framework.

Managing Authority: Punjab Traffic Police Gujranwala

Check Your Challan: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Status: Partially active and expanding.

As one of Punjab’s major industrial cities, Gujranwala’s traffic enforcement is gradually moving toward the same automated model used in Lahore.

Sialkot – E-Challan System (Punjab)

Sialkot has seen expansion of camera-based traffic monitoring in recent years. The city’s growing economy and increasing vehicle density have made traffic enforcement a priority for Punjab authorities.

Managing Authority: Punjab Traffic Police Sialkot

Check Your Challan: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Status: Expanding — cameras active on key roads.

Bahawalpur – E-Challan System (Punjab)

Bahawalpur is in the early expansion phase of Punjab’s e-challan rollout. Traffic Police have deployed cameras on major roads and the system is being integrated into the provincial database.

Managing Authority: Punjab Traffic Police Bahawalpur

Check Your Challan: www.punjabpolice.gov.pk

Status: Expanding — limited coverage currently active.

Peshawar – E-Challan System (KPK)

Peshawar is in the early stages of implementing a digital traffic enforcement system. KPK Traffic Police has been working on deploying cameras and building the digital infrastructure needed for an e-challan system.

Managing Authority: KPK Traffic Police

Status: Early stage — system under development and gradual rollout.

Peshawar residents should watch for official announcements from KPK Traffic Police regarding full system activation. Manual enforcement remains the primary method for now.

Quetta – E-Challan System (Balochistan)

Quetta’s e-challan system is in its earliest stages. Balochistan Traffic Police has been working toward modernizing traffic enforcement, but full digital challan issuance is not yet widely operational.

Managing Authority: Balochistan Traffic Police

Status: Early stage — limited digital infrastructure currently in place.

Hyderabad – E-Challan System (Sindh)

Hyderabad falls under the Sindh province and is part of the broader Sindh Police digital enforcement initiative. While Karachi leads Sindh’s e-challan efforts, Hyderabad is being gradually integrated into the system.

Managing Authority: Sindh Police / Hyderabad Traffic Police

Check Your Challan: www.sindhpolice.gov.pk

Status: Early stage — expanding alongside Sindh’s wider Safe City plans.

Cities Where E-Challan System is Coming Soon

Several other cities across Pakistan are in line for e-challan system integration as provincial governments expand their Safe City projects. These include:

• Sargodha — Punjab Traffic Police expansion underway
• Sahiwal — Part of Punjab’s digital enforcement roadmap
• Dera Ghazi Khan — Gradual camera deployment in progress
• Abbottabad — KPK traffic digitization plans include this city
• Sukkur — Sindh Safe City expansion target

As Pakistan’s Safe City projects grow, more cities will be added to this list. Always check with your provincial traffic police for the latest updates in your area.

How to Check E-Challan Online in Any City

Regardless of which city you are in, the general process for checking your e-challan online is the same:

1. Identify which authority manages traffic in your city — PSCA, ITP, Sindh Police, or KPK Traffic Police
2. Visit the official website of that authority
3. Go to the E-Challan or Traffic Fine section
4. Enter your vehicle registration number or CNIC
5. View any pending challans and their details
6. Proceed with payment or dispute if needed

For Punjab cities not yet on the PSCA portal, use www.punjabpolice.gov.pk as your starting point.

What to Do If Your City Is Not Listed

If your city is not in the active list above, it likely still uses manual traffic enforcement by traffic police officers on the road. In this case:

• Challans are issued physically on the spot
• No online checking system may be available yet
• Contact your local traffic police office directly for any fine-related queries

Keep an eye on your provincial traffic police website for updates on when your city goes digital.

Tips for All Cities – Stay Challan-Free

No matter which city you live in, these tips apply everywhere:

• Know your city’s monitoring zones — Main roads and busy intersections are always higher risk
• Keep your number plate clean and visible — Dirty or obscured plates are themselves a violation
• Update your vehicle ownership records — Old owners can receive challans for vehicles they’ve already sold if NADRA records haven’t been updated
• Check your challan status monthly — Don’t wait for an SMS that may have been missed
• Only use official portals — Never enter your CNIC or vehicle number on unofficial websites
• Pay on time — Late payments attract extra fees and can block your token tax renewal

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Which cities in Pakistan have an active e-challan system?

Lahore, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Karachi, Faisalabad, Multan, and Gujranwala are the main cities with active or partially active e-challan systems in 2026.

How can I check my e-challan online in Pakistan?

Visit your city’s official traffic police portal. Punjab users use psca.gop.pk or punjabpolice.gov.pk. Islamabad users visit islamabadpolice.gov.pk. Karachi users use sindhpolice.gov.pk.

Is the e-challan system active in all cities of Pakistan?

No. Currently major cities like Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi have full systems. Smaller cities are in various stages of expansion and development.

Which authority manages e-challan in Punjab?

Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) manages Lahore and Rawalpindi. Other Punjab cities fall under Punjab Traffic Police, accessible through punjabpolice.gov.pk.

Does Karachi have an e-challan system?

Yes, but it is partially active. Sindh Safe City Authority and Karachi Traffic Police manage it. Coverage is growing but not yet as wide as Lahore or Islamabad.

Is there an e-challan system in Peshawar or Quetta?

Both cities are in early stages. KPK and Balochistan Traffic Police are developing their digital infrastructure. Full e-challan systems are not yet widely operational there.

What happens if I don’t pay my e-challan on time?

Late fees are added to your original fine. Unpaid challans can block your vehicle’s token tax renewal and cause issues during vehicle transfer or sale.

Can I check e-challan using my CNIC for any city?

CNIC-based lookup is available on PSCA and ITP portals. Some other provincial portals may also support it. Vehicle number is the most universally supported search method.

How do I know which authority issued my e-challan?

The SMS notification will mention the issuing authority. You can also check by entering your vehicle number on both the PSCA portal and your provincial police website to see which one shows the challan.

Are e-challans in Pakistan linked to vehicle token tax renewal?

Yes, especially in Punjab. Unpaid e-challans can prevent you from renewing your vehicle’s annual token tax through the Excise and Taxation department.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. System availability and coverage in each city may change over time. Always refer to your city’s official traffic police or Safe City authority website for the most current information.