E-tags in Islamabad for all vehicles Mandatory from Nov 18

The federal capital’s administration will require every vehicle to carry an electronic tag starting 18 November.

The Islamabad district administration announced that as of 18 November, all vehicles operating in the capital—whether registered in Islamabad or in other provinces—will be required to display an electronic tag (e-tag).

The move follows a major security review triggered by a recent suicide blast near the G-11 sessions court, which left 12 dead and 36 injured.

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Under the initiative, designated issuance centres across the city will distribute the mandatory e-tag stickers, and the public will be notified of the locations ahead of rollout. According to officials, “no vehicle will be allowed on Islamabad roads without an e-tag. This system will help authorities monitor movement more effectively.”

The e-tag requirement will apply to all types of vehicles—including cars, motorcycles and vehicles registered elsewhere—entering or moving within Islamabad’s limits.

The administration is also coordinating technology upgrades at entry points and is liaising with security agencies to enhance surveillance and traffic-management capabilities.

The broader policy stems from increasing calls for strengthened urban security in Islamabad. A district survey launched after the G-11 blast included household-level data collection via an app and tablet teams visiting homes.

Critics have raised concerns over data privacy and database security, noting that previous government systems in Pakistan have been vulnerable to misuse or leaks.

With the e-tag scheme now mandatory, vehicle-owners will need to act promptly to obtain their stickers and comply with the new rules.

Enforcement is expected to begin immediately after the 18 November deadline. The move signals a significant shift in how urban traffic and security are managed in the capital region.