Driving licence in Pakistan

In Pakistan, driving licences can be obtained by applying to any traffic police office/licensing authority in applicant's place of abode.

Any person male/female of the minimum age of 18 years can apply for a driving licence. The applicant must show his/her National Identity Card and proof of residence of the area in which a candidate is applying and must be able to read a car number plate from a distance of 20.5 meter (65'). Driving licences issued in Pakistan carry no security features. Some are as basic as a laminated piece of paper with the essential information and photo of the licensee with a stamp and signature of a high ranking traffic police official.

Candidates have to pass through a series of tests. Phase 1 requires to pass a computerized written test, followed by road signs test. If the candidate fails in any of the phase 1 tests, then the candidate shall retry phase 1 after a gap of 42 days. Passing requires at least 80% correct answers. After Phase 1, Phase 2 is a practical test in which the candidate is tested to drive in narrow spaces, and park in a narrow space. If during the test, the candidate's car touches any of the cones, then a retest can take place after 42 days.

In pakistan have different kind of categories driving licence

1: Motor Cycle : Motor Cycle driving licence is valid for motorcycle only.

2: Motor car : Motor car driving licence is valid for car , jeep and Delivery van.

3: LTV  : Light transport vehicle driving licence is valid for car , jeep , Mini bus and lightweight transport.

4: HTV : heavy transport vehicle driving licence is valid for buses , trucks , trailers and any type of heavy transport.

5: Tractor Agriculture

6: Motor Cycle Rickshaw

7: But Not valid for car