Quick answer first: tinted windows are still not legal for ordinary drivers in Pakistan today. But that may change soon. The government has proposed a new rule where any car owner can get a tinted glass permit by paying Rs 15,000 per year.

Important: this is a proposal, not a law yet. Nothing has been officially notified. If someone tells you "tint is legal now," they are early. Here is the full picture in simple words.

What the Government Has Proposed

The Ministry of Interior has prepared a revised draft of the Tinted Glass Permit Policy 2025, after recommendations from the Senate Standing Committee on Interior. The main points:

• Ordinary citizens: tinted glass permit for Rs 15,000 every year

• Serving and former MNAs and Senators: permit free of cost

• Foreigners: removed from the policy — only accredited diplomats can apply now

• Earlier the plan was Rs 15,000 for three years. In May, the Senate committee changed it to Rs 15,000 per year

The draft has been sent to government departments for feedback. Final approval and official notification are still awaited.

What Is Legal Today (Before the New Policy)

Right now the old rules apply, and they are strict:

• Ordinary vehicles are not allowed dark tinted windows

• Police can stop you at a checkpoint, issue a challan, and remove the tint film on the spot

• Permits exist today only for special cases — mainly security threats and some medical grounds — approved by the Ministry of Interior

• Current permits are issued for longer periods (some valid up to five years)

So until the new policy is notified, driving with dark tint without a permit is still a risk.

Why This Matters for Car Buyers and Sellers

At AutoOnes, we see this problem from both sides every week.

Buyers looking at imported cars often ask us: "This car came with factory tinted glass from Japan — is it legal here?" Honest answer: factory tint has caused confusion at checkpoints for years, and the new policy is expected to finally clarify this for imported vehicles.

Sellers face the opposite problem. A car with aftermarket tint can lose value or scare buyers, because the new owner knows the film may be scraped off at the first checkpoint. Many sellers remove the tint themselves before listing the car.

If the Rs 15,000 yearly permit becomes law, both problems get a clean solution — pay the fee, carry the permit, drive without stress.

The Debate: Why People Are Talking About It

The proposal is getting attention for one reason: parliamentarians get it free, ordinary citizens pay Rs 15,000 every year. Many people feel the fee should be equal for everyone.

The security side of the argument is also real. For years, agencies have opposed dark windows because they make it hard to identify who is inside a vehicle. The permit system is the middle path — legal tint, but registered and traceable.

What Should You Do Right Now?

• Don't install dark tint yet. The policy is not notified. Today's rules still apply.

• If you have factory tint on an imported car, keep your import documents in the vehicle. They help at checkpoints.

• If you have a genuine security or medical case, the existing Ministry of Interior permit route already exists.

• Wait for the official notification. When it comes, we will publish the exact application steps, documents, and where to pay.

FAQs

Is tinted glass legal in Pakistan in 2026?
Not for ordinary drivers yet. A Rs 15,000 yearly permit has been proposed but not approved.

How much will the tinted glass permit cost?
The proposed fee is Rs 15,000 per year for private vehicle owners. Parliamentarians would get it free.

Can police remove my tint at a checkpoint?
Yes. Under current rules, police can issue a challan and remove the film on the spot.

What about factory-fitted tint on imported cars?
It has been a grey area for years. The new policy is expected to clarify rules for factory tint.

We track every change in Pakistan's auto rules. When the tinted glass policy is officially notified, this page will be updated with the application process — bookmark it.