KP Government to Auction Fancy Number Plates Named After Zardari, Nawaz Sharif, PTI Founder and Other Political Figures

Peshawar:The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to auction fancy vehicle number plates bearing the names of prominent political figures, including President Asif Ali Zardari, former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, and the founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), along with other notable personalities.

Provincial Minister for Excise and Taxation Fakhr Jahan, while speaking to Geo News, said that the auction of fancy and unique choice number plates named after political and national personalities will be held on January 27 at Nishtar Hall, Peshawar.

According to Fakhr Jahan, the bidding for fancy number plates will start from Rs 1 million, and the highest bidder will be awarded a number plate bearing the name of their preferred political or national figure. He added that, in phases, number plates named after other national leaders, famous personalities, regions, and communities will also be included in future auctions.

The provincial minister said that vehicle owners are showing keen interest in the auction process and that the initiative is expected to generate significant revenue for the national exchequer. He noted that citizens have already started submitting applications through the Dastak App to obtain unique number plates.

Meanwhile, the Excise and Taxation Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued an official advertisement regarding the auction of fancy number plates. Citizens wishing to participate in the auction can submit their applications via the Dastak App.

The last date for submitting applications has been set as January 26, 2026.