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IHC Orders Relief for Students Over Motorcycle M-Tag Policy
The Islamabad High Court has directed authorities to provide relief to students regarding motorcycle M-tags and avoid harassment while implementing security measures after the Kacheri blast.
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by News Desk
2026-03-16
IHC Orders Relief for Students Over Motorcycle M-Tag Policy

The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed authorities to provide relief to students and ensure they are not harassed in connection with the installation of M-tags on motorcycles, during a hearing on a petition challenging the policy.

The case was heard by Sarfaraz Dogar, Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court, who questioned the government’s rationale behind making M-tags mandatory for motorcycles.

During the proceedings, the state counsel informed the court that the decision was taken due to security concerns following the Kacheri blast in Islamabad, in which a motorcycle was allegedly used in the attack.

Representing the government, Abdul Rehman said the objective of installing M-tags was to strengthen security measures and prevent similar incidents in the future.

However, Chief Justice Dogar remarked that while ensuring public safety was important, authorities must also consider the difficulties faced by citizens, particularly students who rely on motorcycles for daily travel.

“Ensuring the safety of citizens is a good thing, but it also brings difficulties,” the chief justice observed, directing officials to provide relief to students and avoid unnecessary harassment during the implementation of the policy.

The state counsel assured the court that the instructions would be conveyed to the Islamabad Capital Territory Administration, including the chief commissioner.

The court also directed the government to submit a detailed response from the administration regarding the matter.

The case highlights the ongoing debate between security measures and public convenience, particularly in the federal capital where authorities have been tightening surveillance and monitoring mechanisms following recent security incidents.
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