The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the Motor Vehicle Automation System under its online service platform, “Dastak.” The inauguration ceremony took place at the Chief Minister’s House in Peshawar, with Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur as the chief guest.
The event was attended by the Speaker of the Provincial Assembly, cabinet members, and officials from the Excise Department. Chief Minister Gandapur officially launched the Motor Vehicle Automation System, which digitises processes such as vehicle registration, fee payments, ownership transfers, tax payments, and the issuance of universal number plates.
Initially piloted in September of the previous year, the system has already facilitated the registration of 13,229 vehicles, issuance of 71,654 vouchers, and completion of 6,437 ownership transfers, generating over Rs 280 million in revenue for the provincial government.
Additionally, 13,738 vehicles have been issued universal number plates through the system. The comprehensive rollout now extends these services province-wide.
This secure and efficient system aims to streamline motor vehicle services, reducing the need for citizens to visit offices for tasks like registration and fee payments.
By enabling online access to these services, the system enhances transparency, curbs corruption, and is expected to significantly boost provincial revenue.
Moreover, it serves as a deterrent against vehicle theft and misuse. During the ceremony, Chief Minister Gandapur also launched the Motor Vehicle Registration Smart Card. In his address, he commended the Excise Department for their efforts in implementing the digitisation vision, emphasising that such initiatives lead to greater transparency, improved departmental performance, and the elimination of corruption.
He highlighted that upon assuming office, the government prioritised digitisation across all departments, resulting in substantial progress in many areas.
The Chief Minister underscored the importance of maintaining organised and comprehensive databases, noting that the absence of data poses challenges for governance. He stressed the need for prudent resource utilisation to enhance revenue and expressed pride in the province’s strides toward complete transparency. He encouraged departments to work diligently and promote transparency, assuring that performance-based incentives would be provided.
Highlighting the government’s achievements, Chief Minister Gandapur mentioned a 55% increase in revenue through transparency and better management, which facilitated the reinstatement of public welfare projects like the Sehat Card. Effective monitoring has also resulted in annual savings of Rs 11 billion in the Sehat Card program.
