KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar formally inaugurated the Sindh Police Driving School at the Police Training School in Saeedabad, Karachi.
A police contingent presented him with a guard of honor upon arrival. During the ceremony, Additional IGP Training briefed the minister about the purpose and objectives of the newly established driving school.
Speaking at the event, the home minister said the school is a valuable initiative for the public. He said only trained drivers will now be allowed to operate vehicles, which will help make roads and highways safer and reduce traffic accidents.
He added that drivers trained at this institute will develop a law-abiding attitude, and the culture of ignoring traffic rules will gradually disappear. He expressed hope that the driving school would become a landmark institution in the history of Sindh Police.
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Lanjar also called for joint efforts from all stakeholders to improve traffic regulation and road management systems. He appreciated the work of DIG Traffic Pir Muhammad Shah for his effective enforcement of traffic laws in Karachi.
He noted that recent amendments to traffic laws have led to stricter penalties, especially for government employees, to promote discipline within public offices.
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, also addressed the event. He said the driving school would play an important role in preventing road accidents. He shared plans to expand the school further through a public-private partnership.
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He said reputable officers have been appointed to the traffic police to build public trust and promote people-friendly policing. He also mentioned ongoing reforms in the Driving License Branch to make the process of issuing licenses more efficient and transparent.
The IGP said the use of body-worn cameras has enhanced accountability and performance in the field. He added that the proposed amendments to traffic laws will soon be presented to the Sindh government for approval.
He also gave an update on the Safe City Project, saying it is progressing and will help modernize traffic management and improve road safety in the coming months.
