ISLAMABAD: Safe City Islamabad has recently established a connection with the Sindh Excise and Taxation Department, enabling the issuance of electronic traffic violation tickets, as confirmed by a spokesperson from the Islamabad police.
This integration was prompted by the discovery of multiple vehicles displaying Sindh number plates that were breaking traffic regulations within the federal capital. Previously, this presented a challenge as their information was not accessible in the Safe City E-Challan system, impeding the issuance of e-challan citations.
According to the police spokesperson, this collaboration with the Sindh Excise and Taxation Department will significantly simplify the process of issuing e-challan tickets to those who violate traffic laws. Additionally, stricter measures have been put in place to address habitual traffic law violators and individuals who fail to settle their e-challan dues.
Citizens now have the convenience of checking their e-challan status on the official website of the Islamabad Capital Police at www.islamabadpolice.gov.pk or by visiting this link: https://ict.islamabadpolice.gov.pk:8081/veri/verify_e_challan.php.
Regarding the payment of fines, individuals can utilize the Jazz Cash mobile app or JS Bank wallet to clear their e-challan penalties. Failure to make payments will result in legal action taken against the defaulters.
IMF Appreciates Pakistan’s Efforts To Complete First-Quarter Targets Set Under The Stand-By Arrangement
Meanwhile, the Pakistan government’s pursuit of a second tranche of a $710 million loan under the current $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement received a commendation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) review mission for its first-quarter efforts.
In a statement, the finance ministry announced that Mr. Nathan Porter, IMF Mission Chief, acknowledged the government’s dedication to meeting first-quarter targets and praised the government’s proactive measures in critical areas.
Caretaker Federal Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar engaged in discussions with the IMF review mission led by IMF Chief Nathan Porter at the Finance Division. In attendance were IMF Resident Representative Esther Perez Ruiz, SBP Governor Jamil Ahmed, the FBR Chairman, SECP Chairman, the Finance Secretary, members of the IMF delegation, and senior officials from the Finance Division.
Porter emphasized the importance of sustaining efforts to ensure the country’s economic stability remains on track. Akhtar provided the mission with insights into the government’s fiscal measures designed to enhance the economic situation. The discussions also encompassed comprehensive reforms and initiatives carried out by the FBR, along with the government’s strategies to tackle the circular debt issue.
The finance minister expressed her gratitude for the IMF’s ongoing support and assistance, reiterating the government’s commitment to working closely with the IMF to successfully complete the Stand-By Arrangement and attain the nation’s economic objectives.
Earlier, the IMF and the government teams held a first round of talks for the evaluation of the economic performance of Pakistan under the Stand-by Arrangement on Thursday morning.
Nathan Porter, IMF mission chief, is leading the team of the fund.
Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, secretary of finance, chairman of FBR, and other officials of the government’s economic team are holding discussions with the IMF.
On Thursday, the economic team and the IMF officials discussed the initial process for measuring the economic performance of Pakistan under the SBA.
Both sides will hold technical and policy level talks for 10 days in Pakistan, followed by a decisive round of virtual parleys between IMF top officials in Washington and the government’s team in Islamabad.
