Dumper Association members met with DIG Driving License Sindh Muhammad Younis Chandio and called for simplified Heavy Traffic Vehicle licensing procedures in Karachi.
Haji Liaquat Mehsud led his six-member team, comprising Chairman Haji Syed Haleem Khan, General Secretary Sher Nawaz Mehsud, and other district representatives from Malir and Keamari.
During a comprehensive discussion, delegation members discussed the challenges transport workers face when applying for HTV licenses and driving HTVs, noting how unnecessary delays and complex processes present drivers with unique difficulties when trying to obtain approval in a timely fashion.
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They requested an accessible system where applicants could complete steps without multiple visits, long queues, or having to travel to far-off branches; such processes often interfered with the daily income and work schedules of applicants.
One key proposal aimed to expand HTV license issuance beyond the Clifton branch by opening three or four additional offices across Karachi, making the service accessible for transporters operating across multiple districts.
Delegates also proposed permitting candidates to complete their driving tests using personal vehicles in order to minimize delays caused by official testing vehicles and long appointment wait periods.
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Another key recommendation included shortening training periods to one day for transporters operating under tight work deadlines and with limited daily earnings. This would save valuable time.
DIG Muhammad Younis Chandio welcomed and appreciated the proposal, along with the efforts of the Heavy Vehicle Operators’ Association of Karachi to create an easier, more inclusive licensing system for heavy vehicle operators throughout Karachi.
He announced the creation of a dedicated committee charged with reviewing each suggestion, assessing feasibility, and developing an action plan to modernize and streamline HTV licensing mechanisms.
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Officials report that this committee will meet with representatives of transport unions, technical experts, and licensing staff to develop an approach that ensures safety, transparency, and efficiency without undermining regulatory standards.
DIG Chandio assured the delegation that the Sindh Driving License Department is committed to using modern systems, digital tools, and customer-oriented practices in order to address transporters’ longstanding concerns.
At the conclusion of their meeting with Dumper Association members, officials expressed gratitude for listening to their concerns and pledged their support for upcoming reforms aimed at providing enhanced services for the transport community.
