In a major step to enhance security and improve traffic management, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has announced the enforcement of a new rule requiring all vehicles entering Islamabad to be equipped with electronic tags (E-Tag). The directive is aimed at ensuring better regulation, faster vehicle clearance, and stronger security at the capital’s entry points.
According to the announcement, a strict two-week deadline has been set for all vehicle owners—both residents and visitors—to obtain and install E-Tags. After the deadline expires, no vehicle without an E-Tag will be allowed to enter Islamabad, regardless of its registration or ownership. The rule will apply uniformly, including to vehicles belonging to Islamabad residents, government officials, and private citizens alike.
The Interior Minister explained that this initiative is part of the government’s broader efforts to modernize traffic systems and enhance safety within the federal capital. The use of E-Tags will enable authorities to monitor vehicle movement electronically, reduce manual checks, and prevent congestion at the city’s entry and exit points. The system will also help security agencies track vehicles more efficiently and identify unauthorized entries.
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Officials have begun setting up facilitation centers and online registration options to make the E-Tag application process quick and accessible. Motorists are being urged to complete their registration well before the deadline to avoid inconvenience once the rule is fully enforced.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi emphasized that the decision was made after detailed consultation with law enforcement and traffic management authorities. He noted that Islamabad, being the seat of the federal government, requires stringent measures to ensure both public safety and smooth mobility. “This system will not only strengthen our security framework but also make travel within and into the capital faster, safer, and more efficient,” he said.
The new policy has been welcomed by many as a progressive move toward smart governance and digital traffic management, aligning with global urban security standards. Once implemented, the E-Tag system is expected to significantly reduce waiting times at checkpoints, streamline entry procedures, and support law enforcement operations across Islamabad.
With this initiative, Islamabad is set to become one of the first cities in Pakistan to adopt technology-driven access control, marking a step forward in building a safer and smarter capital.
