Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has launched digital driving licences in 2026, so motorists can show a licence on their phone instead of a physical card. News reports describe two launches: one announced on 4 July 2026 by the KP government, and one announced on 7 September 2026 by KP Police on the Rabta app.
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against two news reports
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KP e-driving licence announced in July 2026
According to ARY News (4 July 2026), the KP government launched an electronic driving licence through the KP Transport Department, the KP Information Technology Board (KPITB) and the Dastak Digital Platform. The report says:
- Motorists can carry their licence digitally on their mobile phones and no longer need to carry a physical licence card.
- The licence has a secure QR code that allows instant online verification within seconds, which officials say helps prevent forgery and tampering.
- The digital licence will be accepted by traffic police, government departments and courts across the country.
The report does not name a specific app or website, and it does not explain how to apply.
Digital licence on the Rabta app, September 2026
According to ARY News (7 September 2026), KP Police launched an electronic driving licence as part of a wider effort to digitise public services. The report says:
- Users enter their national identity card (CNIC) number in the Rabta app, and officials say the licence can be generated within minutes.
- Traffic officials in Peshawar were instructed to accept valid digital licences as legally recognised documents.
- Motorists who show a valid digital licence on their phone will not be fined solely for not carrying the physical card.
- Licence details can be verified digitally, which officials say will make roadside checks faster and more transparent.
The report names Peshawar, where officials were told to accept digital licences, and does not list other cities.
What the reports do not say
Neither report gives any fee, and neither lists the requirements for getting a digital licence beyond entering a CNIC in the Rabta app. They do not explain how the July launch and the September launch relate to each other. I have not guessed at any of these. Before you rely on a digital licence, check the instructions inside the official app and confirm with the licensing office that issued your licence. Not in KP? See our guides for Balochistan, Islamabad and Sindh.
Tips for staying safe
- Download apps only from the official store listing named by the authorities, and never share your CNIC or personal details with anyone who contacts you by message or phone.
- Keep your physical licence with you until you are sure your digital licence is working on your phone.
Preparing for the licence test
- Practise the signs part of the test with our free sign test, or the car driving licence test and motorcycle licence signs test.
- Read our guide to applying for a driving licence in Pakistan (DLIMS) and our guide to checking a driving licence on the official sites.
KP e-driving licence FAQs
Can I show my driving licence on my phone in KP?
ARY News reports that KP launched digital licences in July and September 2026, and that traffic officials in Peshawar were told to accept valid digital licences. Check the official app for how to get yours.
Which app is used?
The September report names the Rabta app. The July report names no app, only the Dastak Digital Platform and the KP IT Board as partners.
Will I be fined for not carrying my physical licence?
The September report says motorists who show a valid digital licence on their phone will not be fined solely for not carrying the physical card.
How do I verify a digital licence?
The July report says the licence has a secure QR code for instant online verification. The September report says details can be verified digitally. Neither explains the steps.