Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar has announced the formation of a comprehensive committee to review concerns surrounding the e challan system, stating that the provincial government is prepared to amend the law if changes to traffic fines are found necessary. Addressing the Sindh Assembly on Friday, the minister emphasised that public convenience, fairness, and justice remain central to the government’s approach as digital traffic enforcement mechanisms are expanded across the province.
During the assembly session, Lanjar responded to objections raised by the opposition leader regarding the implementation and impact of the e challan system. He said the initiative is part of a broader effort to modernise traffic management and improve road safety through the use of technology. The system is currently being rolled out in phases in Hyderabad and several other districts, with Karachi already witnessing expanded digital surveillance measures, including the use of drones for traffic monitoring and e challans, as highlighted in [Karachi introduces drones for e challans, expanding traffic surveillance]. The home minister clarified that the intent behind issuing e challans is not revenue generation or imposing excessive fines, but fostering traffic awareness and encouraging compliance with road laws. He added that feedback from citizens and lawmakers would play a key role in refining the system to ensure it serves its intended purpose.
Lanjar announced that a dedicated committee has been formed to examine all aspects of the e challan framework, including public complaints, transparency, traffic regulation practices, and the determination of fines. The committee will be chaired by the home minister himself and will include representation from both treasury and opposition benches to ensure a balanced review process. Members from MQM P include Ali Khurshidi, Taha Ahmed, Iftikhar Alam, and Muhammad Shabbir Qureshi, while Pakistan Peoples Party will be represented by Asif Khan, Sadia Javed, and Farooq Awan. The home minister said he has directed the home secretary to issue the official notification for the committee on Friday, underlining the government’s intent to move swiftly on the matter. According to Lanjar, all stakeholders will be taken on board so that any recommendations reflect both administrative realities and public concerns.
The committee’s first meeting has been scheduled for December 15, where members will begin a detailed review of the system’s performance and its impact on citizens. Lanjar reiterated that if the committee concludes that revisions in fine amounts are required to ensure fairness and public ease, the government will not hesitate to amend the relevant laws. He also expressed concern over the rising number of traffic accidents across Sindh, referring to a tragic incident on Friday in which a child lost his life. The minister said such incidents highlight the urgent need for stronger traffic management, better enforcement of laws, and improved performance by the traffic police. He stressed that technology driven systems like e challans must go hand in hand with accountability, awareness, and humane enforcement to deliver meaningful improvements in road safety for the public.
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