The Islamabad’s Excise and Taxation Department recently unveiled plans to implement a vehicle registration system modeled after the United States.
Reportedly, Punjab is set to follow suit as new changes are being introduced in Punjab regarding vehicle registration and the issuance of number plates.
According to a report, the Excise Department has decided that number plates will now be issued directly in the name of the vehicle owner, while plates registered under the vehicle itself will no longer be allowed.
According to the Excise Department, vehicle registration will now be linked to the owner’s identity, which will help improve security and make it easier to identify vehicle owners.
Under the current system, the number plate was associated with the vehicle. However, under the new system, it will be registered directly to the owner’s name. If you sell your vehicle, you will need to remove your current number plate and keep it, while the new buyer will have to obtain a new number plate or apply for a personalized one.