KP government will auction 40 exclusive vehicle number plates at Qayyum Sports Complex, featuring family, tribal and regional names with a Rs1 million reserve price.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a new auction of 40 exclusive vehicle number plates, giving citizens another chance to display personal, familial, tribal or cultural identity on their cars. The latest phase builds on earlier special plate auctions and is expected to draw strong interest from bidders across the province.
According to the excise and taxation department, the auction will be held on 14 February at the Qayyum Sports Complex. Officials say the event will follow an open bidding format, with minimum reserve prices already set and strict guidelines in place to keep the process transparent and organised.
When and Where the Exclusive Plate Auction Will Happen
The excise and taxation department has confirmed that the auction of 40 exclusive number plates will take place at the Qayyum Sports Complex, a central and familiar venue for major public events. Holding the auction in a dedicated space allows authorities to manage security, crowd control and documentation while giving bidders a comfortable environment to participate in live bidding rounds.
The date has been fixed for 14 February, giving interested buyers time to review the list of available plates, arrange their finances and complete advance registration. Officials have encouraged potential bidders to treat the event as a formal process, arriving on time with required documents so that the auction can proceed smoothly and without unnecessary delays.
Family, Tribal and Regional Names in High Demand
This phase of the auction focuses on number plates that carry strong personal and cultural associations. Among the most prominent options on offer are plates labeled Dawar, Hoti, Shinwari, Waziristan, Mehsud, Jadoon, Marwat, Khattak, Qadri, Pashtun, Sheikh, Khyber, Raja and Awan. These names reflect family lineages, major tribes, regions and broader cultural identities rooted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and beyond.
Officials say many of these plates have already attracted attention from prospective buyers who see them as a way of expressing pride in their background or community. For some, securing a plate linked to a tribe or region is a matter of prestige; for others, it is part of a wider trend of personalising vehicles with distinctive marks that stand out on the road.
Reserve Prices, Bidding Rules and Registration Requirements
The excise department has clarified that certain plates in this batch fall under the single-digit or special category, while others are available in very limited quantity. This scarcity, combined with the cultural weight of some names, is expected to create intense competition in the auction hall. To maintain fairness, all allocations will be made strictly through open bidding in front of participants.
The minimum reserve price for each exclusive number plate has been set at Rs1 million, establishing a high starting point that reflects their premium status. Interested individuals have been advised to complete advance registration with the excise and taxation department, follow the issued guidelines carefully and ensure that their payment arrangements comply with official procedures before taking part in the bidding.
