Peshawar: A meeting of the Provincial Cabinet's Committee on the implementation of Rule B-57 of the Motor Vehicle Rules 1969 was held in Peshawar on Wednesday, chaired by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Law Minister, Advocate Aftab Alam. The meeting was attended by Chief Minister's Special Assistant on Transport, Haji Rangiz Ahmad, Chief Minister's Special Assistant for Industry, Abdul Karim Khan, Secretary Transport Masood Younis, and other relevant officials.

During the meeting, Transport Department officials provided a detailed briefing on Rule B-57 of the Motor Vehicle Rules 1969. They explained that due to the country's economic challenges, many vehicles have been in use for an extended period, resulting in significant revenue losses for the department.

Committee members offered their suggestions and feedback regarding the motor vehicle rules. Law Minister Aftab Alam emphasized the need for fitness and emission testing for old vehicles, following the Punjab government's model, to make vehicles more environmentally friendly and reduce road accidents. He also proposed granting a six-month exemption for vehicles older than 10 years.

In another meeting, chaired by Law Minister Aftab Alam, amendments to the Right to Public Service (RTS) Bill were discussed in detail. Advocate General of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Shah Faisal Utman Khel, and other officials participated in the meeting. During the session, officials presented their suggestions for the RTS Bill. Aftab Alam directed that the amendments would aim to promote transparency, e-governance, and digitization in public services, strengthening the legal framework with effective measures.