Pink counters, free scooter training introduced for women

The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has established dedicated Pink Counters at all Police Facilitation Centres and Traffic Headquarters to provide women with a more convenient, comfortable and supportive environment when accessing official services.

According to Chief Traffic Officer (CTO) Kainat Azhar Khan, the primary objective of this initiative is to protect women’s privacy, dignity and self-respect while ensuring they receive efficient services.

The Islamabad Traffic Police has also introduced several new initiatives to facilitate women and students. Under these measures, eligible students will be able to obtain motorcycle driving licences on the same day, women will receive free scooter-riding training, and citizens will be able to have their driving licences delivered directly to their homes.

According to the Associated Press of Pakistan (APP), these initiatives have been introduced under the leadership of Chief Traffic Officer Kainat Azhar Khan to improve public convenience and enhance the quality of services provided to citizens.

The initiatives aim to empower women, facilitate students, improve road safety and make traffic police services more accessible to the public.

An Islamabad Traffic Police official said that dedicated Pink Counters had been established for women at Police Facilitation Centres and Traffic Headquarters.

These counters will be staffed exclusively by female police personnel and will provide women with facilities for obtaining driving licences and character certificates.

Female applicants will receive priority services at these counters to minimise waiting times and avoid unnecessary inconvenience. The arrangement is specifically designed to ensure their privacy, dignity and comfort.

The Islamabad Traffic Police has introduced a major facilitation measure for eligible college and university students seeking motorcycle driving licences.

Under the initiative, the mandatory 42-day waiting period after obtaining a learner’s permit has been waived. Students will now be able to obtain their motorcycle driving licences on the same day after completing the required legal formalities.

The special facility will remain available at the Islamabad Traffic Police Headquarters from November 1 to November 30, 2026.

The initiative aims to discourage young people from riding motorcycles without valid licences and encourage them to obtain the required legal documentation.

The Islamabad Traffic Police has also extended its free scooter-riding training programme for women, which is being conducted at the Uraan Driving School.

Initially scheduled to run from November 1 to November 15, the programme has been extended for a second phase from November 16 to November 30 in response to the strong interest and participation shown by women.

The programme will provide women with practical scooter-riding training, enabling them to travel independently with greater confidence and improve their mobility in everyday life.

To further facilitate citizens, the Islamabad Traffic Police has introduced a home-delivery service for driving licences through courier company TCS.

Under this facility, applicants who have completed all the necessary formalities will be able to receive their driving licences at their registered home addresses.

Residents of Islamabad will receive their licences within one day, while applicants residing in other cities will receive them within two days.

The initiative is expected to eliminate repeated visits to traffic police offices, saving citizens valuable time and effort.

Chief Traffic Officer Kainat Azhar Khan said that women’s empowerment, facilitation of students and the provision of modern, transparent and accessible traffic services remain among the top priorities of the Islamabad Traffic Police.