Islamabad Traffic Police has reportedly directed field wardens to issue 50 traffic challans and register two FIRs every day, according to reports.
The wardens have reportedly been told that their duty will not end until the assigned daily targets are completed. The reported instructions have raised questions about how traffic enforcement is being carried out in the federal capital.
With more than 50 wardens deployed in the field, the reported requirement could lead to thousands of traffic challans being issued across Islamabad each day if the targets are consistently met.
The reported policy has prompted concerns over whether enforcement activities are primarily focused on improving road safety and compliance or on meeting numerical targets.
Questions have also been raised about the treatment of specific groups of road users, particularly motorcyclists and ride-hailing drivers. Critics have expressed concern that increased enforcement could place a disproportionate burden on these groups if officers are expected to meet fixed numbers of challans.
Traffic enforcement is generally intended to encourage compliance with road rules and reduce accidents and unsafe driving practices. However, the reported targets have sparked debate over whether numerical requirements could influence how officers select vehicles and violations for action.
The reports have also led to calls for greater transparency regarding the instructions given to field personnel and the criteria used for enforcement. Further clarification from Islamabad Traffic Police could help establish the purpose of the reported targets and whether they are linked to broader road safety measures.
