KARACHI – July 15, 2025
In a step that could redefine road safety and responsible driving in Sindh, Provincial Home Minister Zia-ul-Hassan Lanjar on Tuesday inaugurated the much-anticipated Sindh Police Driving School at the Police Training School, Saeedabad, Karachi.
Greeted with a guard of honor upon his arrival, Minister Lanjar was given a comprehensive briefing by the Additional Inspector General (AIG) Training about the establishment of the school, its infrastructure, and long-term objectives.
Speaking at the event, the Home Minister called the initiative a “gift to the citizens of Sindh,” underscoring its importance in curbing reckless driving and traffic violations. “With this driving school now operational, only professionally trained drivers will be authorized to handle public and official vehicles,” he said. “This will significantly reduce accidents and make our roads safer.”
Changing Mindsets, Not Just Skills
More than just a technical institution, the driving school is being positioned as a place that will instill a culture of responsibility. Minister Lanjar emphasized that trained drivers would not only gain skills but also learn to respect traffic laws — a much-needed shift in a city often plagued by traffic indiscipline.
“The root of many accidents lies in a mindset that dismisses the law. This school is not just about driving; it’s about changing that mindset,” he asserted, expressing confidence that this would become a milestone initiative for the Sindh Police.
A Collective Responsibility
Highlighting the broader picture, Minister Lanjar called for collective cooperation from all stakeholders — from law enforcement to civil society — to improve the traffic ecosystem. He also lauded the efforts of DIG Traffic Control Pir Muhammad Shah for his proactive approach in implementing traffic laws across Karachi.
“Traffic law enforcement has started holding government employees accountable too,” he noted, referencing recent amendments to traffic laws. “This sends a clear message: No one is above the law.”
Building Trust Through Reform
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Sindh, Ghulam Nabi Memon, also addressed the gathering and stressed the long-term vision for the school. “This is not a short-term project. We’re looking at developing it under a public-private partnership model to ensure sustainability and quality training,” he revealed.
He added that reputable officers have been deployed within the traffic police to rebuild public trust and promote a more citizen-friendly policing model. Efforts are also underway to modernize the Driving License Branch to ensure transparency and efficiency in license issuance — a process that has long needed reform.
“Technology is our ally,” the IGP said. “Body-worn cameras have already improved accountability. Soon, we’ll be pushing for finalization of new traffic law amendments and accelerating work on the Safe City Project, which will further enhance traffic regulation and public safety.”
A Step Forward for Sindh
As Karachi continues to grow in size and complexity, initiatives like the Sindh Police Driving School mark a crucial turning point. It’s not just about teaching people to drive — it’s about building a safer, more disciplined, and law-abiding urban culture.
Whether this vision turns into reality will depend on sustained political will, public cooperation, and an unflinching commitment to reform. But for now, Tuesday’s inauguration stands as a hopeful symbol of change — one that could reshape the future of urban mobility in Sindh.
