{
  "id": 14176796,
  "title": "Punjab Extends Vehicle Fitness Certificate Deadline Again",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/punjab-extends-vehicle-fitness-certificate-deadline-again",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-13T09:57:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/13/punjab-extends-vehicle-fitness-certificate-deadline-again/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Punjab government has extended the deadline for vehicle owners to obtain mandatory fitness certificates, aiming to improve inspection and emissions standards compliance. The Punjab Provincial Transport Authority has pushed back the deadline to December 31, 2026, from previous extensions in November 2025. The government has also introduced exemptions for cars based on engine capacity and manufacturing date. Vehicles up to 1,000cc are exempt for five years, those between 1,001cc and 2,000cc for six years, and cars over 2,000cc for seven years from their respective dates of manufacture. Owners must obtain fitness certificates when their vehicles surpass the exemption periods. Initially set for October 15, the deadline was extended to November 15 before the latest extension. Failure to comply after the deadline may result in penalties. Motorists can obtain fitness certificates at Punjab Vehicle Inspection and Certification System (PVICS) centers and verify their vehicle’s compliance status.",
  "summary": "The Punjab government has granted motorists additional time to obtain mandatory vehicle fitness certificates as authorities continue efforts to bring … Read More The post Punjab Extends Vehicle Fitness Certificate Deadline Again appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}