The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has slammed the newly launched Karachi E-challan system, calling it a “money-making scheme” designed to burden citizens rather than improve traffic regulation.
According to Karachi Traffic Police, 2,662 challans were issued and Rs12.5 million collected in fines within just six hours of the system’s launch.
In a joint statement, MQM-P lawmakers labeled the initiative a “financial trap,” accusing the Sindh government of using technology to fill its treasury instead of ensuring road safety. “Corruption in the traffic police remains rampant. The E-challan has become a revenue tool that profits from citizens under the guise of traffic enforcement,” they stated.
They further alleged that despite advanced surveillance cameras, traffic officers continue to extort motorists, using minor violations as excuses to demand bribes. “While the E-challan fills the treasury, the tanker mafia operates freely under alleged police protection,” MQM-P claimed.
The party urged the provincial government to reform the system, ensure transparency, and take action against corrupt traffic officials. MQM-P emphasized that digital enforcement should aim to enhance road safety, not exploit drivers financially.
GRY News Analysis:
Experts believe the E-challan system has potential if implemented transparently. However, without accountability, such initiatives risk alienating the public. The controversy highlights Karachi’s ongoing struggle between digital modernization and systemic corruption.
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