How to apply for a driving licence in Pakistan — get a learner permit, book the test online, pass the theory and practical test, and receive your licence.
A driving licence in Pakistan is issued by the provincial traffic police. You first get a learner permit, practise for the required period, then pass a theory and practical test to get the full licence. Punjab and several provinces offer online booking through their DLIMS portals.
Bring your original CNIC and a medical certificate. Requirements and fees vary slightly by province, so check your provincial traffic-police site for the exact process.
Apply for a learner permit at your city traffic police licensing office (or online where available) with your CNIC and a medical certificate. It is valid for a set period during which you practise.
Practise driving during the learner period (commonly a few weeks) before you are eligible for the full-licence test.
Book a theory and practical test slot — online through the provincial DLIMS portal where available, or at the licensing centre.
Take the computerised/theory test on road signs and traffic rules.
Demonstrate driving skills to the examiner on the test track/road.
Pay the licence fee and complete biometric verification and a photo.
Receive your driving licence, either printed the same day or delivered, depending on the centre.
Get a learner permit with your CNIC and medical certificate, practise for the required period, then pass the theory and practical tests, pay the fee and give biometrics to receive the licence.
The minimum age is generally 18 for a car licence (and lower categories for motorcycles in some cases). Check your province's rules for the exact age and categories.
In Punjab and some other provinces, yes — through the DLIMS portal. Elsewhere you book at the licensing centre.