Breaking: KP Hukoomat Fixes Deadline for Printing Pending Driving License Cards 2026

The Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Afridi, has taken a decisive step to facilitate citizens by directing authorities to clear the massive backlog of over 117,000 Pending Driving License Cards across the province. This directive aims to resolve long-standing delays that have affected thousands of applicants.

According to an official statement, the KP Transport Department has released a comprehensive division-wise and district-based schedule. The Chief Minister has strictly instructed all concerned departments to adhere to this timeline to ensure that every citizen receives their license card within the month of January 2026.

Quick Summary of KP License Initiative

Feature	Details
Total Pending Cards	117,000+
Directive Issued By	CM Muhammad Sohail Afridi
Deadline for Completion	January 31, 2026
Monitoring Authority	KP Transport Department
Official Website	transport.kp.gov.pk

Division-Wise Printing and Delivery Schedule

Under the newly announced plan, the printing process has been decentralized to speed up distribution. The government has prioritized divisions with the highest number of pending applications to ensure a smooth flow of operations.

The printing and distribution of Pending Driving License Cards in the Hazara Division are scheduled for completion within the first week of January 2026. Following this, the Malakand Division (including Swat, Dir, and Buner) will see the process conclude by mid-January.

Detailed Timeline for Clearance

Division Name	Districts Covered	Final Completion Date
Hazara	Abbottabad, Haripur, Mansehra	January 7, 2026
Malakand	Swat, Dir, Buner, Shangla	January 15, 2026
Peshawar	Peshawar, Charsadda, Nowshera	January 26, 2026
Kohat	Kohat, Karak, Hangu	January 29, 2026
Bannu/Mardan/DIK	All Respective Districts	January 30, 2026

Implementation and Monitoring

The Chief Minister emphasized that no further delays would be tolerated. The Transport Department plans to finalize the task in the Peshawar Division between January 23 and January 26, 2026. Meanwhile, the Kohat Division is expected to wrap up by January 29.

The final phase will cover the Bannu, Mardan, and Dera Ismail Khan (DIK) divisions, all of which are mandated to clear their respective backlogs by January 30, 2026. This streamlined approach is designed to eliminate the frustration of applicants who have been waiting for their permanent cards for months.

Key Benefits of the New Schedule

Reduced Wait Times: Applicants will no longer have to wait indefinitely for card delivery.
Transparent Tracking: Division-wise dates allow citizens to know exactly when to expect their cards.
Efficient Governance: Direct monitoring by the CM ensures departmental accountability.
Official Verification: All cards will be delivered via secure channels, including registered mail or designated collection points.

Conclusion

The initiative taken by CM Muhammad Sohail Afridi marks a significant improvement in the public service delivery of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. By setting a strict one-month deadline and providing a clear, transparent schedule, the KP government is demonstrating its commitment to solving the administrative hurdles faced by the public. For applicants, this means that the long wait for their official Pending Driving License Cards is finally coming to an end in January 2026.

Important Reminder:

Applicants are advised to stay in touch with their local licensing branches or check the official KP Transport Portal for individual status updates.