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Islamabad Sets Final Jan. 15 M‑Tag Deadline as Enforcement Begins Jan. 16

Officials cite a streamlined signup at 16 centers with scanners installed at 12 entry points to support compliance.

Overview

  • Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon said no further extension is under consideration beyond the Jan. 15 grace period.
  • From Jan. 16, vehicles entering or moving within the capital without a valid M‑Tag will face action under applicable rules.
  • Authorities report more than 150,000 vehicles have been tagged to date, including 2,965 in the last 24 hours.
  • M‑Tag readers are active at 12 entry checkpoints to detect noncompliant vehicles so officers can stop them for processing.
  • The Interior Ministry set the deadline, the process requires minimal documents, extra staff are on duty at centers, and citizens are urged to register to prevent travel disruption.