Islamabad, 22 Apr , 2025: The Punjab Home Department has instructed senior law enforcement officials to provide a detailed account of all non-custom paid (NCP) vehicles seized, returned, sold, or otherwise handled across the province, following a directive from the federal government.
This instruction stems from a meeting of the Central Apex Committee, which was held under the leadership of the Prime Minister in November last year.
The committee, as part of the Revised National Action Plan (NAP 2021), had called for a crackdown on illegal activities, including the circulation and use of non-duty-paid vehicles.
In response, the Home Department tasked the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Operations with preparing a comprehensive report.
The directive also extended to District Coordination Committees (DCCs), which were asked to support the campaign against such vehicles.
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To implement the decision, the Additional Inspector General (AIG) Operations, representing the Inspector General of Punjab Police, issued written instructions to Regional Police Officers (RPOs).
City Police Officers (CPOs), and District Police Officers (DPOs) to gather and forward the required data without delay.
Despite the urgency of the matter, reports suggest that by early April, police departments had failed to send the necessary information to the Home Department.
Sources revealed a lack of coordination and awareness among officials. A senior officer based in Rawalpindi, when contacted, stated that he had not received any formal communication concerning the directive on non-custom paid vehicles.
The absence of timely reporting has raised concerns about the enforcement of federal decisions at the provincial level.
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Authorities have not confirmed whether disciplinary measures will be taken against those responsible for the delay.
The situation has prompted calls for improved coordination between government departments and local law enforcement agencies to ensure that national directives are implemented effectively, particularly those aimed at curbing illegal economic practices that undermine state revenue and public order.
