For many people in Punjab, a visit to the police station means lost wages, long travel and a wait that quietly discourages them from reporting a crime. On 30 September 2026, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz set out to change that by launching 33 mobile police stations — fully equipped vans that carry 14 police services to citizens’ doorsteps across the province.
33 Mobile Police Stations at a Glance
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launched | 30 September 2026 |
| Launched by | CM Maryam Nawaz |
| Total vans | 33 across Punjab districts |
| Pink vans | 6, for women and children |
| Services per van | 14 police services |
What Are Mobile Police Stations?
A mobile police station is exactly what it sounds like: a van fitted out to work as a small, fully functional police station on wheels. Instead of citizens travelling to a thana, the thana comes to their street, village or campus.
The Chief Minister’s stated aim is to bring policing to citizens’ doorsteps with dignity, narrow the gap between the public and the police, and save people time and travel costs — especially in remote areas. (Pakistan Today)
14 Services Offered
Each van is equipped to handle 14 police-related services. The services confirmed in the launch reports include:
- FIR registration
- Online e-tag issuance
- Lost-document reports — CNIC, cards and chequebooks
- Criminal record checks
- Tenant registration
- Private-employee registration
- Character certificate verification
- Learner driving licences
- Renewal of driving licences
- Duplicate driving licences
- International driving licences
These are the services confirmed in the launch reports (Business Recorder; Pakistan Today). If you need something not on this list, the van staff can point you to the right office.
Pink Mobile Police Stations — Services for Women & Children
Six of the 33 vans are dedicated ‘Pink Mobile Police Stations’ — reserved for sensitive cases involving harassment, violence and abuse against women and children. Each pink unit carries female constables on its staff, so women and children can come forward and report without hesitation. (Pakistan Today)
Staffing & How It Works in the Field
Each mobile unit is staffed by a sub-inspector as in-charge, a field supervisor, a senior station assistant, and male and female constables. In the field, the local SHO and beat officer supervise the vans’ work. (Business Recorder)
Where and When the Vans Come
The vans visit universities and girls’ colleges on a published schedule, and deployment areas are also driven by data from the police emergency helpline 15. Schedules are publicised on Punjab Police’s social media pages, and in each locality the vans are announced from mosque loudspeakers before they arrive. (Business Recorder)
How This Complements Maryam Ki Dastak
The vans sit within the government’s wider doorstep-services push. The two schemes are different: Dastak delivers documents and certificates at home, while the mobile police stations deliver policing — FIRs, verifications, licences and help desks — to your neighbourhood.
Related: Maryam Ki Dastak doorstep services
FAQs
Q: Is FIR registration really available at the mobile vans?
A: Yes. Each van is staffed by a sub-inspector-led team that can register FIRs on the spot, along with the other 13 services.
Q: Is there an extra fee for using the van?
A: No van fee has been announced. Standard government fees for specific services (like driving licences) still apply.
Q: How do I find out when a van is coming to my area?
A: Follow Punjab Police’s social media pages for published schedules. In each locality, the vans are also announced from mosque loudspeakers before they arrive.
Conclusion
The 33 mobile police stations bring the thana to your doorstep — FIRs, licences, verifications and help for women and children, without the long trip to the station. Watch Punjab Police’s social media pages and listen for mosque announcements to catch the van in your area.
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Sources: Business Recorder (30 Sep 2026); Pakistan Today (30 Sep 2026); Pak Observer (Oct 2026).
Related: Punjab Police official website