Seems like I am the only fool who actually went through the entire process. Here goes.
I filed my application and was given a small booklet that included signs, their meanings, some regulations etc. I studied that book, and returned to give the theoretical test the next day. There were 20 questions, and I had to get 18 right. Tough I know. I got 15 on the first attempt. I sat again for the test after an hour, and got 19 right...and got my learner's permit.
The permit was valid for 3 months, and i could return any time during that period for my road test. I returned after 1 week, since I already knew how to drive. I was only asked to parallel park. After a successful attempt, I was given my license.
So if all goes to plan, it shouldnt take you more than 2-3 weeks, and yes, you have to be physically present. Dont go for shortcuts. Change the system.
I got it in Islamabad ages ago from G-8 (or nearby, cant remember exactly), there was a simple little verbal test where I was asked about some basic road signs. There was a couple of parking tests and then a little road test where the police officer did a trick question by asking me to brake in the middle of the road (ur not supposed to for obvious reasons). Honestly, it was just a formality. I remember getting it within a week. They also did a blood group type on the spot to put on the license. Again this was ages ago.
I heard the Rawalpindi one was easier to get, if you know an agent you do not even have to do anything.
Not a big deal in Pakistan you can pay 3K and get the license in few days time in Pakistan without even giving the test infact you can even get the International driving license too!
OK, Is there a separate process to get the international driving license? That's what I'm primarily interested in.
Seems like I am the only fool who actually went through the entire process. Here goes.
I filed my application and was given a small booklet that included signs, their meanings, some regulations etc. I studied that book, and returned to give the theoretical test the next day. There were 20 questions, and I had to get 18 right. Tough I know. I got 15 on the first attempt. I sat again for the test after an hour, and got 19 right...and got my learner's permit.
The permit was valid for 3 months, and i could return any time during that period for my road test. I returned after 1 week, since I already knew how to drive. I was only asked to parallel park. After a successful attempt, I was given my license.
So if all goes to plan, it shouldnt take you more than 2-3 weeks, and yes, you have to be physically present. Dont go for shortcuts. Change the system.
so the learner's permit is only valid for 3 months? I'll be in Pakistan for a month and want to finish the whole process in due time.
How long ago did you do all this? Just want to know if this is the correct procedure to follow now.
so the learner's permit is only valid for 3 months? I'll be in Pakistan for a month and want to finish the whole process in due time.
How long ago did you do all this? Just want to know if this is the correct procedure to follow now.
This was in Karachi, about 5 years ago. The procedure is pretty much the same across the country. The level of bureaucracy varies though:)
A month should be enough to get your license, provided you know how to drive, and want to go about it the right way. Just get on it right away.
My experience same as silaaj!
And what I know Pakistan international driving licence is not valid for the countries who make some agreement years back in Geniva and Pakistan refuse it or something like that.
Some years back, an agent had fetched me a learner's licence for 500 bucks in almost 15 minutes. And yes, I wasn't there! This whole licencing system is hellishly messy.
You admit to paying bribe to get the license and blame the system for being messy.
You admit to paying bribe to get the license and blame the system for being messy.
There is a show on ARY news, Sar-e-Aam, in which the host and his team investigates irregularities in govt and society. On a recent show, they found out that the licensing dept was giving out licenses without the applicant being there. The team took a blind man's ID card to the license dept as a sting operation, and funnily enough, the blind man was given a drivers license (against a bribe of course).
Not a big deal in Pakistan you can pay 3K and get the license in few days time in Pakistan without even giving the test infact you can even get the International driving license too!
How dishonest people of Pakistan are now? I thought young generation is more honest. Let me share my story. I got my learner licensee by giving proper test and after sometimes I got my full license after passing the test at some open ground at Gulshan Iqbal. My uncle at that time was IGP (Sindh) I could have got the license at home without any problem. I was junior civil servant in federal government. Those were very good times and traffic of Karachi was much smooth and organized. I could not drive in Karachi during my last visit. It is a shame you young guys got the license without appearing and passing the tests. At least you should have thought of killing people or involving in serious accidents, hearting yourselves and others with jaali licenses.