How to Check and Pay Karachi E-Challan Online in 2026
Checking and paying traffic e-challans in Karachi has become much easier after the 2026 Digital Traffic Enforcement update. Whether a violation was captured by Safe City cameras or issued at a manual checkpoint, drivers can now verify and pay fines online within minutes.
Step-by-Step: How to Check Karachi E-Challan Online
Karachi traffic violations are handled through the Sindh Police system, not the Punjab PSCA portal.
Method 1: Via Sindh Police E-Challan Portal
Official Portal:
👉 www.sindhpolice.gov.pk/challan-check
Steps
- Visit the official Sindh Police e-challan page
- Enter Vehicle Registration Number (e.g. BKD-982) or
13-digit CNIC (without dashes) - Click Search
- View challan status:
- Pending
- Paid
- Overdue
Details Visible
- Date & time of violation
- Nature of offence (signal jumping, over-speeding, lane violation)
- Camera location (for Safe City challans)
Method 2: Using the TRACS Mobile App
The Sindh Police has also introduced the TRACS Citizen App.
- App Name: TRACS (Traffic Research & Analysis Center Sindh)
- Available on:
- Google Play Store
- Apple App Store
How It Works
- Download and register with your mobile number
- Go to “My E-Challan”
- Get real-time notifications whenever a challan is issued against your CNIC or vehicle
Payment Methods (2026 Update)
You no longer need to visit banks physically. Payment can be made through multiple digital channels.
Available Options
- Digital Wallets
- Easypaisa
- JazzCash
(Select Government Payments → Sindh Police Challan → Enter PSID / Challan ID)
- Mobile Banking Apps
- HBL
- Meezan Bank
- Bank Alfalah
- UBL
(Use Bill Payment / 1-Link option with PSID)
- ATM Machines
- Insert card
- Select Bill Payment
- Enter Challan ID / PSID
Important Tips for Karachi Drivers
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Grace Period | Usually 10 days before late fine applies |
| Search Format | Enter number plate exactly as issued |
| Safe City Cameras | ANPR cameras active on Shahrah-e-Faisal, I.I. Chundrigar Road, and major arteries |
| Overseas Vehicles | Challans also apply to non-local registrations |
What If the Challan Is Incorrect?
If you believe a challan was issued by mistake (wrong vehicle, unclear image):
- Visit the IGP Complaint Management System
- File an online dispute directly from the Sindh Police website
- Attach evidence (vehicle photo, registration, explanation)
Bottom Line
With ANPR cameras, online portals, mobile apps, and digital payments, Karachi’s traffic enforcement system has fully entered the paperless era in 2026. Drivers are advised to check challans regularly, pay on time, and avoid late penalties.
