Sindh Police Launches Driving School to Promote Safer Roads and Professional Training
KARACHI – In a major move to improve traffic safety and law enforcement standards, Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hassan Lanjar on Tuesday inaugurated the Sindh Police Driving School at the Police Training School in Saeedabad.
Lanjar, who received a guard of honour on arrival, praised the initiative as a “gift for the citizens of Sindh,” emphasizing that only professionally trained drivers will now be permitted to operate police and official vehicles.
🚗 Safer Roads Through Skilled Drivers
The driving school is part of a broader plan to:
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Reduce road accidents
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Promote lawful driving habits
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Ensure police accountability on the roads
Speaking at the event, Lanjar urged all stakeholders to collaborate on improving traffic management, especially in light of recent changes to traffic laws that tighten enforcement for government and law enforcement drivers.
👮 IG Sindh Highlights Future Expansion & Safe City Plans
Inspector General Ghulam Nabi Memon also spoke at the inauguration, stating that:
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The driving school will be expanded through public-private partnerships
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Body-worn cameras are now in use to improve transparency and accountability
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Efforts are underway to digitize and streamline the driving license process
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Amendments to traffic laws will be finalized soon for stricter enforcement
“This school is not just about training—it’s about saving lives and raising the bar for public safety,” said IG Memon.
🔐 Safe City Project in Focus
Memon also reaffirmed the Sindh Police’s commitment to completing the Safe City Project, which aims to modernize traffic monitoring and urban security systems using advanced surveillance and data integration technologies.
The launch of the Sindh Police Driving School is a strong step toward creating safer roads and better-trained law enforcement personnel. As traffic laws evolve, initiatives like this reflect the province’s focus on professionalism, safety, and modern policing.
