The key organization responsible for managing traffic in Karachi has been inactive for years, says District Inspector General of Sindh Police (DIGP), Syed Peer Muhammad Shah.
DIG Peer Muhammad Shah, in an interview with a private news channel, claimed that several organisations are working jointly to manage Karachi’s traffic, revealing that the city’s most critical institution – the Traffic Engineering Bureau (TEB) – has remained non-functional for years.
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He said the recently imposed E-Challan system in Karachi has acted as a catalyst, compelling all relevant institutions to engage more actively with the long-neglected engineering-based traffic management functions.
According to Shah, all stakeholders are now finally on board, but meaningful improvements will take time, as “change does not happen overnight.”
He added that he, along with the Mayor of Karachi, the DIG Traffic, and the Commissioner, has submitted a formal recommendation to Chief Minister of Sindh, Murad Ali Shah, to establish the Karachi Traffic Management Company (KTMC).
The proposed KTMC would be staffed with qualified professionals holding graduate or master’s degrees in traffic engineering or traffic management, ensuring technical expertise in addressing the city’s chronic traffic challenges.
Karachi police issues Rs 715.99 mln in fines
The online E-Challan system, implemented across Karachi, issued a staggering Rs 715.99 million in fines within a single month of launch.
READ: Karachi issues over 90,000 e-challans in first month of launch
The highest financial fines were collected from seat belt violations.
A total of Rs 575.41 million was imposed on motorists who failed to wear seat belts while driving, while bikers were fined Rs 111.13 million for helmet violations, and vehicles with tinted windows were fined Rs 29.45 million.
What are the responsibilities of Traffic Engineering Bureau?
The Traffic Engineering Bureau (TEB) was established under the Karachi Division (Traffic Engineering) Act, 1985, passed by the Provincial Assembly of Sindh on 27 October 1985 and officially notified in the Gazette of Sindh on 12 December 1985.
The Bureau was created to provide a structured, technical, and professional approach to traffic management across Karachi – Pakistan’s largest and most congested metropolitan city.
The TEB was envisioned as the central body responsible for planning, regulating, and improving the overall traffic system through engineering solutions, policy development, and road safety initiatives.
Its role includes designing safer road networks, managing public transport systems, enforcing traffic control mechanisms, and raising public awareness on road safety.
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Specialized Units of the Traffic Engineering Bureau
The Bureau consists of the following key sections, each focusing on a distinct aspect of traffic management:
- Policy, Planning & Design
- Parking & Terminal Management
- Road Safety Education
- Public Transport Management & Regulation
- Traffic Control & Operation
- Pedestrian Bridges and Special Projects
- Information Technology
