Sindh Mandatory Driving Training for Licences: What Has Been Announced (2026)

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The Sindh government announced in February 2026 that pre-licence driver training will be mandatory, but two news reports disagree on who it covers, and neither gives a start date.
Last checked: 4 November 2026, against two news reports

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What was announced

Both reports trace the announcement to the 50th meeting of Sindh’s Public-Private Partnership Policy Board, chaired by Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. ARY News first published its report on 19 February 2026, and DrivePK dated its report 19 February 2026.

What ARY News reports

  • Pre-licence driver training is mandatory for Heavy Transport Vehicle (HTV) and Light Transport Vehicle (LTV) applicants.
  • Applicants must complete certified training in accordance with the applicable legal requirements.
  • The rule is based on the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2025.
  • The project aims to train and license 100,000 drivers over five years: 62,500 LTV and 37,500 HTV.
  • Initial training centres are planned at four STEVTA institutions in Karachi, Dadu, Sukkur and Naushero Feroze.
  • The board approved the project concept and appointed transaction advisers for feasibility studies, so implementation details are still to come.

What DrivePK reports

DrivePK says anyone seeking a licence in Sindh must complete training first, for both light vehicles (it names cars and bikes) and heavy vehicles, under the heading “No licenses without training”. It says training schools are planned across the province, with the same target of 100,000 people over five years.

Where the two reports differ

ARY’s report text limits the rule to HTV and LTV applicants, while its search description reads more broadly. DrivePK says it applies to everyone, including bike licences. Both describe the same board meeting, so we cannot tell which scope is correct. Do not assume that a motorcycle licence applicant is covered, or that one is exempt.

What the reports do not say

  • When the rule takes effect, or whether it already has
  • Fees for the training
  • How long the training lasts
  • Whether any training centre is open yet, or how to enrol
  • Whether applicants who already hold a learner permit are affected

We have not guessed at any of these. The ARY report says the board approved only the project concept, so implementation details may still be pending.

What to do now

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Sindh driving training FAQs

Is driving training mandatory for a licence in Sindh?

The Sindh government announced mandatory pre-licence training in February 2026. The reports disagree on whether it covers all applicants or only HTV and LTV applicants, and they give no start date.

Does it apply to motorcycle licences?

DrivePK says bikes are included. ARY’s report text names only HTV and LTV. We cannot say which is correct.

Where will the training take place?

ARY reports initial centres planned at STEVTA institutions in Karachi, Dadu, Sukkur and Naushero Feroze. Neither report says any centre is open.

How much will the training cost?

Neither report states a fee.

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