Tech Desk 
Oct 31, 2025
In response to the rising public outrage against the new electronic challan (e-challan), Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has instructed traffic authorities to waive the first e-challan for motorists.
This first e-challan waiver follows significant backlash directed towards the Sindh traffic police, as the e-challan system is facing criticism prompted by errors.
A Karachi resident, who received a fine of Rs2,500 for riding without a helmet, claimed he was at home at the time of the supposed violation mentioned on the ticker under his name.
He highlighted visible contradictions in the number plate shown in the photo, expressing concerns about the reliability of the e-challan system active in Sindh and questioning where ordinary citizens could seek help for such mistakes.
In just three days, Karachi registered a massive surge in e-challans with 12,942 issued so far, of which 2,622 were made on the first day alone, Geo News reported.
In the Sindh Assembly, MPA Jamaat-e-Islami Muhammad Farooq called for an immediate review of the e-challan system, terming the fines “unjust” and criticising the lack of proper road infrastructure in Karachi.
Farooq highlighted the notable disparity in fines between Karachi and Lahore, where penalties are significantly lower.
Besides, the Markazi Muslim League has lodged a constitutional petition in the Sindh High Court, challenging the legality of the e-challan system.
The petition also stated that citizens are facing threats of identity card blocking for unpaid fines and demands urgent attention to the issue, emphasising the burden of heavy fines on Karachi’s residents amid poor road infrastructure.
