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Driving License in Pakistan: 2025 Online Apply Process Explained
By Huzi
(Updated 17 August 2025 – covers Punjab, Sindh, KP, Islamabad & AJK)
“In 2025 you can finish 90 % of the paperwork before you see a single queue.”
🗺️ At-a-Glance: Who Runs What?
| Province / Territory | Online Portal | Back-End System |
|---|---|---|
| Punjab | dlims.punjab.gov.pk | DLIMS 3.0 |
| Sindh | dls.gos.pk & dlsonline.sindhpolice.gov.pk | DLS Online |
| KP & Peshawar | ptpkp.gov.pk/license_procedure/ | City Traffic Police |
| Islamabad | dlmis.gbp.gov.pk | DLMIS |
| AJK | dlims.ajkpolice.gok.pk | DLIMS AJK |
🎯 Universal 5-Step Flow (2025)
Works on every portal above—only colors and wording change.
- Create Account
- CNIC, mobile, email OTP
- Fill Form
- Learner or Permanent or Renewal
- Upload Documents
- CNIC front/back, recent photo, medical cert*
- Generate PSID / Bill ID → Pay
- HBL Konnect, JazzCash, credit card
- Book Slot & Print
- Biometric + photo (green slot)
- Photo only (blue slot for kids < 12)
🏷️ 2025 Fee Snapshot
| Category | Punjab | Sindh | KP | Islamabad |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learner (MC/MC+Car) | ₨ 960 | ₨ 960 | ₨ 960 | ₨ 960 |
| Permanent 5 yr | ₨ 2 400 | ₨ 2 400 | ₨ 2 000 | ₨ 2 500 |
| Renewal within 30 d | ₨ 1 800 | ₨ 1 800 | ₨ 1 500 | ₨ 2 000 |
| Fast-Track (+₨ 1 000) | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | ✅ |
Medical certificate can be issued online via E-health portal or by any panel doctor listed on the portal.
📱 Province-by-Province Quick Links
🟢 Punjab (DLIMS)
- Portal: dlims.punjab.gov.pk
- Bonus: AI slot predictor shows least-crowded branches
- Track: Enter PSID → real-time status
🔵 Sindh (DLS Online)
- Portal: dlsonline.sindhpolice.gov.pk
- Mobile Units: 200+ applicants → University/Corporate doorstep booking
- Track: SMS token number to 9988
🟡 KP / Peshawar
- Portal: ptpkp.gov.pk/license_procedure
- Offline step: Must visit traffic police branch for photo + medical
🟠 Islamabad (DLMIS)
- Portal: dlmis.gbp.gov.pk/howtoapply
- International Permit: ₨ 2 500, 1-year validity, requires valid passport
🚀 7-Day “License in Hand” Calendar
| Day | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Register on your province portal |
| 2 | Upload docs & pay via JazzCash |
| 3 | Book earliest biometric slot |
| 4 | Visit branch 30 min early (bring pen) |
| 5 | Track via PSID/Token |
| 6 | Print learner (if applicable) |
| 7 | After 42 days, book driving test (in most provinces) |
🔍 Troubleshooting Cheat-Sheet
| Issue | Fix |
|---|---|
| Photo rejected | Retake inside e-Kiosk |
| Slot full | Check midnight (new slots drop daily) |
| Payment stuck | Retry via bank challan |
Bookmark this guide, share it with friends, and apply tonight—your license is now three clicks away.
