Islamabad Sets Nov. 18 Start for Citywide Vehicle E-Tags as Home Data Checks Begin
The rollout follows a recent suicide attack to tighten control over movement and identity.
Overview
- All cars and motorcycles operating in Islamabad must carry electronic tags from November 18, including vehicles entering from other provinces, with stickers issued only at designated official centers.
- District teams will begin door-to-door verification on November 17 using tablets for on-the-spot data entry after residents submit details through the new system.
- The ICT Household Survey app is available on the Play Store and Apple Store for residents to register names, CNIC numbers, nationalities, occupancy status, and information on household staff.
- Authorities plan to track each household’s submission status using Google Maps to monitor compliance across the city.
- Officials pledge strict data protection, while experts warn of privacy risks based on past leaks in government databases, and the administration targets completion within three months.