KP Announces Final Deadline to Print & Deliver Delayed Driving Licence Cards
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has finally taken a strong decision to resolve the long-standing issue of delayed driving licence cards across the province. The provincial government has officially announced the final deadline to print and deliver thousands of pending driving licences that have been stuck for months.
Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has clearly directed the authorities to clear more than 117,000 delayed driving licence cards within one month. This means citizens who have been waiting for a long time can finally expect relief.
According to the official statement, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Transport Department has issued a complete division-wise and district-wise schedule for the printing and delivery of these pending licences. The department has also warned officials to strictly follow the announced timeline without any excuse or negligence.
Thousands of people across KP were facing problems due to these delays, especially those who needed driving licences for jobs, verification, travel and official use. Now, with a clear schedule and strong government instructions, the issue is finally moving toward resolution.
KP Government Issues Complete Schedule for Driving Licence Delivery
To make the process smooth and organised, the Transport Department has prepared a detailed schedule. Instead of randomly printing cards, the government has divided the process division-wise to avoid confusion and speed up work.
Every division in the province now has a fixed deadline.
Hazara Division to Get Pending Licences in First Week of January 2026
According to the announced plan, Hazara Division will be the first region to receive its pending driving licence cards. All backlog licences belonging to Abbottabad, Mansehra, Haripur and surrounding districts are expected to be completed in the first week of January 2026.
This is a major development because Hazara Division had a large number of pending applications. Many citizens had been repeatedly visiting offices to get updates, and now they finally have a clear timeframe.
Malakand Division Backlog to Be Cleared by Mid-January 2026
After Hazara, the printing and delivery process will move to Malakand Division, which includes important areas like Swat, Dir and Buner. The government has announced that all pending licence cards in this region will be printed and delivered by mid-January 2026.
Residents of Malakand Division had been very vocal regarding delays, especially professional drivers and transport workers. This decision is expected to bring big relief to thousands of families dependent on transport income.
Peshawar Division to Complete Printing Between January 23 and January 26
Peshawar Division is one of the busiest and most populated regions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Naturally, it has one of the highest numbers of pending applications.
The Transport Department has fixed January 23 to January 26, 2026 as the working window to complete the printing and distribution process in Peshawar Division. Authorities have been advised to ensure smooth arrangements, avoid mismanagement and make sure people receive their cards without unnecessary crowding or waiting.
Kohat Division Deadline Set for January 29
For Kohat Division, the government has set January 29, 2026 as the final date to complete all pending licence printing and delivery. Relevant offices have already been informed and instructed to upgrade printing speed and complete records on time.
Bannu, Mardan and Dera Ismail Khan Divisions to Finish by January 30
Meanwhile, other divisions in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa also have clear deadlines. According to the schedule:
- Bannu Division pending licences will be cleared by January 30, 2026
- Mardan Division backlog will also be completed by January 30, 2026
- Dera Ismail Khan (DI Khan) Division will finish printing and delivery by January 30, 2026
With this, the government aims to ensure that by the end of January 2026, all pending driving licence cards across the province are fully printed and delivered.
Chief Minister Orders Strict Monitoring and Accountability
Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi has given a very clear message to all departments involved. He stated that this task is extremely important for public convenience and must be completed within the announced time.
He has directed officials to:
- Strictly follow the schedule
- Avoid delays
- Ensure transparency
- Maintain proper coordination between departments
He further warned that negligence will not be tolerated, and responsible officers may face action if the deadlines are missed. This shows that the KP government is serious about solving this public issue.
Why Were KP Driving Licences Delayed?
For the past several months, many citizens in KP were facing trouble because they had completed all formalities but still had not received their driving licence cards. Several reasons have been reported behind this delay, including:
- Technical issues in licence printing systems
- Shortage of printing material in some periods
- Large number of new applications
- Upgradation process of digital systems
- Administrative and operational delays
Because of this, a huge backlog developed and more than 117,000 licence cards remained pending across the province.
Now, with the new one-month clearance plan, the government is trying to end this backlog once and for all.
Thousands of Citizens Expected to Get Relief
This decision is extremely important for the people of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Many individuals, especially professional drivers, transport workers, delivery riders and private employees, were badly affected due to delayed cards.
Without a licence card:
- Some drivers could not get new jobs
- Many faced problems during police checking
- Travel and verification became difficult
- Commercial drivers faced legal risks
Now, with a final deadline issued, citizens finally have hope that their problem will be solved soon.
What Should Applicants Do?
People who have applied for driving licences and are waiting for their cards should follow these simple steps:
- Keep their application slip safe
- Follow updates from their respective district offices
- Check official announcements rather than rumours
- Visit licence offices only when instructed to avoid rush
The government also plans to manage distribution in an organised manner so people do not face crowding or long waiting lines.
Important Step Toward Better Service Delivery
The KP government believes that clearing this massive backlog will restore public trust and improve service delivery. Driving licence issuance is a basic public facility and delaying it affects the daily life of thousands of families.
By setting a clear final deadline, issuing a division-wise schedule, and ensuring strict monitoring, the provincial government aims to make the process efficient and citizen-friendly.
Conclusion – KP Fixes Deadline for Printing Pending Driving Licenses
The announcement of the final deadline to print and deliver delayed driving licence cards in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is a major and positive administrative development. With more than 117,000 pending licences set to be cleared within one month and a complete division-wise schedule already issued, citizens can finally expect timely relief.
