Think twice before turning on the ignition if you intend to drive a UK driver’s license on Pakistani roads. If you don’t have an International Driving Permit (IDP), driving with a foreign license might not be your best option.
Imagine being prepared to handle the busy streets of Pakistan upon arrival, only to discover that your UK driver’s license is insufficient. The guidelines are clear: in addition to a valid driver’s license, you must have an IDP in order to drive legally. This is required by law, not only as a formality.
Geo Digital clarified this matter by speaking with Traffic Iqbal Dara and Sindh DIG Licensing: “Under the 1968 Vienna Convention, we offer legal protection to foreign nationals who drive in Pakistan.
