In an unexpected turn of events, Karachi’s Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Traffic Police, Pir Muhammad Shah, was fined Rs10,000 under the city’s newly introduced e-challan system. The fine was imposed after his official vehicle was recorded violating traffic rules through the digital monitoring setup.
The Karachi e-challan system, launched recently by the Traffic Police Department, uses advanced cameras and digital tracking to monitor traffic flow and automatically detect violations. The system aims to ensure transparency and accountability by applying penalties to all drivers equally regardless of their position or rank.
Officials confirmed that the DIG Traffic’s government vehicle was captured violating traffic regulations, leading to an automatic issuance of the e-challan. The incident has drawn public attention as a rare instance of high-ranking officials also being held accountable under the same rules as citizens.
DIG Pir Muhammad Shah reportedly acknowledged the fine and paid it promptly, reinforcing the message that no one is above the law. His compliance has been widely appreciated by social media users, who praised the department’s commitment to fairness and integrity.
The modern e-challan system was designed to curb reckless driving, signal violations, and other traffic offenses that have long plagued Karachi’s congested roads. The move is part of a broader effort by the Sindh government and traffic authorities to bring discipline and digital efficiency to road management.
This latest incident has helped boost public confidence in the new system, which relies on automatic number-plate recognition (ANPR) technology to identify vehicles and issue fines electronically. Officials say such transparency will discourage corruption and encourage drivers to follow traffic laws more strictly.
The initiative aligns with broader modernization efforts across Sindh, where authorities are adopting digital solutions to improve governance and service delivery. The same approach is being expanded in other sectors, including the recent launch of the Easy E-Challan mobile app, designed to simplify fine payments and improve user convenience
The Karachi e-challan system represents a significant step toward enforcing road safety and equal law enforcement. With even senior officials facing penalties, it sends a clear message accountability starts from the top.
