This is the first service of its kind at any Pakistani airport. This service was initiated as many travellers had requested it.

The goal of this service is to save time by being more convenient to the needs of the travellers, as they won t have to visit traffic police offices just for the issuance of an international licence.

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After considerable amounts of consultations and approval from the department s legal advisors, the kiosk was officially opened on Monday by Lahore’s Chief Traffic Officer (CTO), DIG Athar Waheed. Licence holders will now be able to get their international permits swiftly and easily.

The IDL is valid across 132 countries, said CTO Waheed. This increases convenience for Pakistani travellers that want to drive abroad. The IDL meets international traffic standards set by various United Nations conventions, including those held in 1926, 1949, and 1968.

The UK, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, India, Malaysia, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Russia, the USA, Canada, Australia, Argentina, Mexico, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt, and numerous others recognize Pakistan’s international licence.

Expert personnel trained and skilled in modern policing techniques and information technology are stationed around the kiosk 24/7. This will provide user feedback, which in turn will facilitate improvement of the service. This move also aligns with the recent initiatives of the chief minister that are focused on boosting efficiency and convenience by digitising public services, as stated by the CTO.

In response to public demand The CTO plans to set up multiple kiosks across all airports in Pakistan.