Guide
Number plate meaning guide
Pakistan number plates use letter codes that usually point to the issuing city or region. Use the quick lookup, then confirm ownership on the official Excise portal.
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- Letter code
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- Likely region
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- Next step
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How plates are usually read
- Letter block — often 2–3 letters for the city / series (for example LEA, KAA, ISA).
- Number block — serial numbers assigned by Excise.
- Province / ICT — registration is tied to the province or Islamabad system that issued it.
Common letter codes
| Code | Region |
|---|---|
| LEA–LEE | Lahore, Punjab |
| RIA–RIC | Rawalpindi, Punjab |
| FDA–FDC | Faisalabad, Punjab |
| KAA–KAD | Karachi, Sindh |
| HYA | Hyderabad, Sindh |
| PSA–PSB | Peshawar, KPK |
| ISA–ISC | Islamabad (ICT) |
| QAA | Quetta, Balochistan |
| GLA | Gilgit, GB |
Series letters change over time as cities add new blocks. A code suggests the issuing area — it does not prove current ownership by itself.
Verify the vehicle on a government portal
Open the Excise portal for the registration province and run the registration number there.
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