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“Wazir 1” Number Plate Sells for Record Rs. 1.5 Crore

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The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Department of Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control recently concluded a landmark auction for personalized “Choice Number Plates,” setting new revenue records for the province. 

The event, held at Nishtar Hall in Peshawar, saw car enthusiasts and high-profile bidders competing for exclusive registration marks that reflect tribal, regional, and personal identities.

Record-Breaking Bids for Exclusive Plates

The spotlight of the auction remained on the “Wazir 1” plate, which fetched a staggering Rs. 15 million (1.5 Crore), the highest bid of the day. This reflects a growing trend in Pakistan where premium number plates are viewed as both status symbols and digital assets.

Other notable sales included:

  • Afridi 1: Acquired by Javed Afridi, owner of Peshawar Zalmi, for Rs. 14.05 million.
  • Khan 1: Secured by MPA Nek Muhammad Khan for Rs. 11.1 million.
  • Peshawar 1: Sold for a solid Rs. 10 million.
  • Haripur 1: Auctioned at Rs. 8 million.

Tribal and Regional Identity on Wheels

Unlike traditional auctions that focus solely on “lucky numbers,” this KP initiative tapped into cultural heritage. Plates representing prominent tribes and regions such as Yousafzai 1 (Rs. 4.9 million), Durrani 1 (Rs. 1.66 million), and Swabi 1 (Rs. 1.2 million) were also part of the bidding war.

According to official reports from the KP Excise Department, these plates are now linked to the owner’s CNIC rather than a specific vehicle. This flexibility allows owners to transfer their prestigious titles to new cars, a system similar to the one recently introduced by the Punjab Excise Department.

Vision for Modern Reforms

Provincial Minister for Excise, Syed Fakhar-e-Jahan, stated that this project is part of a broader reform agenda under the leadership of Chief Minister Muhammad Sohail Afridi. The goal is to maximize non-tax revenue while providing citizens with a transparent way to obtain vanity plates without the involvement of middlemen.

While the physical auction at Nishtar Hall has concluded, the department plans to transition to E-bidding for future batches. This move will allow overseas Pakistanis and residents from other cities to participate in the process via the Dastak App.

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