KP Launches RFID Number Plates for All Vehicles

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has mandated the replacement of all existing vehicle number plates with new Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-enabled plates. This initiative, announced by the Excise Department, applies to both government and privately owned vehicles and aims to enhance vehicle identification and tracking capabilities. The new RFID plates, which will cost Rs4,000, are a significant price increase from the current Rs1,200 plates. This move is part of a broader effort to modernize infrastructure and improve oversight in the province. Separately, Upper Swat's district administration is conducting a safety survey of tourist boats after recent accidents.