Islamabad Sets New Criteria for Mandatory Emission Testing

Islamabad’s administration has issued new instructions for vehicle emission testing, introducing annual inspections and fresh requirements for older vehicles. The update follows last week’s expansion of testing locations across the federal capital.

According to Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon, citizens can now undergo emission inspections on Saturdays until 4 PM. He said the testing requirement applies only to vehicles manufactured in 2015 or earlier.

Every vehicle in this category must be inspected once a year, and authorities will issue a new clearance sticker after each successful test.

Earlier, the Islamabad Transport Authority increased the number of inspection points from one to four. Drivers can now get their vehicles tested at D-Chowk, Lake View Park, F-9 Park, and Metro Cash & Carry.

The DC personally visited all inspection sites and urged citizens to complete the process on time. The administration has asked motorists to cooperate with testing teams and ensure that their vehicles meet emission standards.