How to Get an International Driving Permit (IDP) in Rawalpindi – A Step-by-Step Guide

Planning to drive abroad? You’ll need an International Driving Permit (IDP), also known as an International Driving License (IDL). This document legally allows you to drive in over 150 countries while ensuring your local license is recognized internationally.

If you're in Rawalpindi, you can get your IDP through the City Traffic Police Rawalpindi (CTP Rawalpindi) in just one day! This guide walks you through the updated process, the required documents, and helpful tips to make your application smooth and hassle-free.

What is an International Driving Permit (IDP)?

An International Driving Permit is an official document that translates your Pakistani Driving License into multiple languages, making it valid for use in many foreign countries. It does not replace your original license but works as a supplementary document.

Benefits of an IDP

• Legal authorization to drive in over 150 countries.

• Accepted as a valid identity document in foreign countries.

• Helps in renting a car abroad.

• Reduces issues with foreign traffic authorities.

Eligibility Criteria for IDP in Rawalpindi

Before applying, make sure you meet the following requirements:

• You must be 18 years or older.

• You must hold a valid Pakistani Driving License issued by the City Traffic Police (CTP) Rawalpindi.

• Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

• You must have a valid visa for the country you plan to visit.

Updated Process to Get an IDP from Rawalpindi (2025)

Step 1: Gather Your Documents

Before visiting the CTP Rawalpindi Licensing Office, prepare the following documents:

Required Documents

✅ Original & Photocopy of CNIC (Computerized National Identity Card)
✅ Original & Photocopy of Valid Pakistani Driving License (issued by CTP Rawalpindi)
✅ Original & Photocopy of Passport (valid for at least 6 months with visa)
✅ Two Recent Passport-Sized Photographs (attested)
✅ Court Fee Ticket of Rs. 22 (available at post offices or stamp vendors)
✅ License Fee Ticket of Rs. 60 (available at post offices)
✅ Bank Challan of Rs. 180 (to be deposited at designated banks after document verification)

Step 2: Visit the City Traffic Police Office, Rawalpindi

📍 Location: City Traffic Police Headquarters, Westridge-2, Rawalpindi.
⏳ Office Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 AM - 1 PM

Step 3: Buy the Application File

• Go to Room #08 and purchase the IDP Application File for Rs. 30.

• Fill out the form and attach all required documents.

Step 4: Submit Your Application

• Submit the completed IDP application file at Counter #05.

• A representative will verify your documents and issue a token number.

Step 5: Identity Verification & Photo Upload

• Proceed to Room #07, where your identity will be verified.

• The representative will take your photograph and upload it with your application.

• A printed challan will be issued.

Step 6: Bank Challan Payment

• Take the Rs. 180 challan and pay it at the designated bank.

• Bring back the challan receipt and submit it at Counter #05.

Step 7: IDP Processing & Collection

• Your application will be processed the same day.

• You can collect your International Driving Permit on the spot or have it delivered to your address within 7-10 days.

Important Tips for a Smooth IDP Application

✅ Carry all original documents (CNIC, Passport, Driving License) for verification.
✅ Ensure your driving license is issued from Rawalpindi – IDPs are only issued where your license was registered.
✅ Visit early in the morning (8 AM - 1 PM) to avoid long queues.
✅ Get the court fee and license tickets beforehand to save time.
✅ Keep a copy of the bank challan receipt for reference.
✅ Check your IDP details carefully before leaving the office.

For official updates, visit: CTP Rawalpindi Website

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. How long does it take to get an IDP from Rawalpindi?

• If all documents are in order, the IDP is issued the same day. However, if you opt for delivery, it will take 7-10 days.

2. Can I apply for an IDP if my Pakistani Driving License was issued from another city?

• No, you must apply from the city where your Pakistani Driving License was issued.

3. How long is the IDP valid?

• An IDP is valid for one year from the date of issuance.

4. Can I drive in the USA, UK, or UAE with an IDP?

• Yes, Pakistan’s IDP is accepted in the USA, UK, UAE, and over 150 countries. However, some countries may require additional documentation.

5. What happens if I drive abroad without an IDP?

• Driving without an International Driving Permit may result in fines, vehicle impoundment, or legal action in certain countries.

How to Change and Customize the Windows 7 Logon Screen using REGEDIT (Step-by-Step Guide)

Updated for 2025 – Important Disclaimer

Microsoft Windows 7 reached its end-of-life (EOL) on January 14, 2020. Microsoft no longer provides security updates, which means using Windows 7 can expose your system to vulnerabilities. If possible, consider upgrading to Windows 10 or 11. However, if you're still using Windows 7 and want to customize your logon screen, this guide will walk you through the process safely.

In earlier versions of Windows, changing the logon screen background required third-party tools like TuneUp Utilities. However, Microsoft introduced an official registry tweak in Windows 7 (Build 7057 and later) that allows users to customize the logon screen background without additional software. This method is safe when done correctly but requires modifying the Windows Registry.

In this updated guide, we'll walk you through the process while also covering potential risks, troubleshooting, and alternative solutions.

Step-by-Step Guide to Changing the Windows 7 Logon Screen Background

Optional: Two images have been used for this method, Iron Man image can be downloaded from here, and the Arc Reactor image can be downloaded by clicking here!

Step 1: Open the Windows Registry Editor

1. Press ⊞ Win + R to open the Run dialog.
2. Type regedit and press Enter.
3. If prompted by User Account Control (UAC), click Yes to proceed.

🔴 Warning: Editing the Windows Registry can cause system instability if done incorrectly. Before proceeding, back up your registry:

• In Registry Editor, go to File > Export.
• Choose All under Export range.
• Save the .reg backup file somewhere safe.

You will encounter a UAC when you launch the Registry Editor.

Step 2: Modify the OEMBackground Registry Key

1. In Registry Editor, navigate to:

   HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Authentication\LogonUI\Background

2. Look for a DWORD (32-bit) Value named OEMBackground.
   • If OEMBackground does not exist, right-click on an empty space in the right pane, select New > DWORD (32-bit) Value, and name it OEMBackground.
3. Double-click OEMBackground and change its value from 0 to 1.
4. Click OK and close the Registry Editor.

Step 3: Create the Necessary Folders

1. Open Windows Explorer (⊞ Win + E).
2. Navigate to:

   C:\Windows\System32\oobe

3. Create a new folder named info (if it does not already exist).
4. Open the info folder and create another folder named backgrounds.

Step 4: Choose and Place Your Custom Logon Background Image

1. Select an image you want as your logon background.
   • 📌 Image Requirements:
     • Format: JPG
     • File size must be under 256 KB
     • Resolution should match your screen resolution to avoid stretching.
2. Rename the image to backgroundDefault.jpg.
3. Copy the image into:

   C:\Windows\System32\oobe\info\backgrounds
   

4. If you receive a permission warning, click Continue.

When you click the New Folder button, you’ll encounter a confirmation dialog box.

Step 5: Apply the Changes

1. Restart your computer or press ⊞ Win + L to lock your system and view the new logon screen.

copy/paste and rename the image as shown above (according to your display resolutions)

Supported Image Resolutions

Windows 7 allows different image resolutions depending on screen size. If your image doesn't match your screen resolution, Windows will use the closest available image:

Resolution	File Name
Default (All resolutions)	backgroundDefault.jpg
768×1280	background768x1280.jpg
900×1440	background900x1440.jpg
1024×1280	background1024x1280.jpg
1280×1024	background1280x1024.jpg
1024×768	background1024x768.jpg
1280×960	background1280x960.jpg
1440×900	background1440x900.jpg
1600×1200	background1600x1200.jpg
1920×1200	background1920x1200.jpg

Troubleshooting Tips

🔹 Problem: The logon background does not change after restarting
✔️ Solution:

• Make sure OEMBackground is set to 1 in the registry.
• Ensure the image is named exactly as backgroundDefault.jpg.
• Verify that the image file size is under 256 KB.
• Try changing file permissions to give full control to administrators.

🔹 Problem: File Permission Errors
✔️ Solution:

• Right-click the backgrounds folder > Properties > Security Tab.
• Click Edit, then select Administrators and check Full Control.
• Click Apply and OK.

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Alternative Methods (For Users Who Want an Easier Solution)

If you prefer not to modify the registry manually, consider using free tools like:

• Windows 7 Logon Background Changer (Download) – GUI-based tool that automates this process.
• LogonStudio (Download) – Allows logon screen customization.

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Conclusion

Customizing the Windows 7 logon screen is a straightforward process that requires modifying the registry, creating specific folders, and ensuring the correct image format. By following this guide carefully, you can safely change the logon screen without using third-party tools.

🔴 However, Windows 7 is outdated and insecure. If you're still using it, consider upgrading to Windows 10 or 11 for better security and support.

Further Reading & References

• Official Microsoft Documentation on Registry Editing
• Windows 7 End-of-Life Announcement

Updated: January 2025
This guide is based on tested methods and verified documentation from Microsoft.

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Recover hacked Facebook IDs

How to recover hacked facebook account.

Is your Facebook account hacked and you cannot login? Your usual login details may return incorrect in event of Facebook account being hacked.

Steps to get back; recover hacked Facebook account.

1. Make sure you are using correct Facebook login page to access your account. Directly type and open www.facebook.com from web browser (do not click any link to access Facebook login page).
2. If you think your Facebook account is hacked but you can still login – quickly reset and change your Facebook account password.
Click here (https://www.facebook.com/recover.php) to reset or click “Forgotten your password?” link above Facebook login box at top right part.
3. If you think your Facebook account is hacked and cannot login as a result of hacker changing your login email address – then you need to contact Facebook support for quick restoration of your Facebook account.
 

Click here (http://www.facebook.com/help/?page=1023) and follow on-screen instructions to send support request in event of Facebook account being hacked

Copy or Save Text and Images from Right Clicking Disabled Websites

METHOD 1

Webmasters protect their contents in the shape of both text and images by disabling right click on their websites. Once they disable right clicking ability on their websites, you can’t right click on their web pages or in other words, making a right click won’t pop up any options. This is really annoying when you want to save an image or copy some definitions for your project or something. In this case, you can follow a simple trick to bypass these right click disable limitations and copy both text and images from that web page. Earlier I posted a simple trick to bypass no right click problems, but this trick is more simpler.

1. Open the page you want to copy text or save image from
2. Once the page is loaded, press CTRL + U on your keyboard
3. This shortcut will open the web page source code
4. Find the text you want to save and copy it from there
5. Find the image link from the source code and open that link in a new window, this time you will be able to save the image
6. You are done.

Source code of a web page means all the codes and informations that makes a web page. In this way you can navigate to any site or any web page’s source code and easily copy or save text and images from it.

METHOD 2

Websites use javascripts to block the right clicks on their websites. This javascript acts with our browser. So, if we can set our browsers to avoid running those scripts, we will be able to copy texts and save images. Now lets learn how to disable javascripts and enable right click.

Firefox users :

• Go to Tools –> Options
• Click on Content tab
• Uncheck the box saying Enable javascript
• Restart Firefox and you are done.

Internet Explorer Users :

• Go to Tools –> Internet Options
• Click on Security Tab –> Custom Level
  
• Scroll to Scripting
• Disable it.
• Restart IE and you are done.

Once you are done with your job, enable javascript option on your browser again. From now on, you don’t need to get worried when you find a web page that does not allow you to copy text or save images from it. The above mentioned tricks will take care of that and you will be able to copy texts and save images.

Internet Explorer 9 window crashes in Windows 7. Why?

You may typically get one of the errors below or the IE window might freeze or restart without an error message.

“Internet Explorer has encountered a problem and needs to close.”

“Internet Explorer has stopped responding”

This is typically due to incompatible add-ons or toolbars or an incompatible display adapter. Internet Explorer uses the graphics chipset for hardware acceleration and these issues might happen due to an older and/or incompatible driver.

You can typically resolve these issues using the following steps in the given order.

Method 1: No Add-ons Mode

Click Start. Type in "iexplorer.exe -extoff" and press enter. This will open IE in No Add-ons mode. Check if the crashes or performance issues happy while on this mode.
If there are no issues when using this mode, you can use the addon manager to disable all unwanted add-ons.

To do this, follow these steps:

Open Internet Explorer 9. Click the tools button (wheel button at the right hand side corner), and then click Manage Add-ons. On the Show drop-down menu, select All add-ons to display all add-ons that are installed on the computer. Look for each item in the list, select the add-on, and then click Disable in the Information window.
When you have disabled all the items in this list, click OK.
Exit and then restart Internet Explorer.

Method 2: Reset Internet Explorer Settings

To use the Reset Internet Explorer Settings feature from Control Panel, follow these steps:
Exit all programs, including Internet Explorer (if it is running).

Click Start, type the following command in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER:
    inetcpl.cpl

The Internet Options dialog box appears.
Click the Advanced tab, Under Reset Internet Explorer settings, click Reset.
Then click Reset again. When Internet Explorer finishes resetting the settings, click Close in the Reset Internet Explorer Settings dialog box. Start Internet Explorer again.

Please note that running RIES (Reset Internet Explorer Settings) will reset all user-defined settings including those set by installed extensions, toolbars and other add-ons to IE Defaults. This includes all Security, Privacy and Zone settings. Also this will clear browsing history, delete all temporary Internet Files, cookies, form data and especially all stored passwords.

However, RIES does not clear Favorites or Subscribed Feeds.

Method 3: Software Rendering

If resetting IE or No Add-ons mode does not resolve the issue for you then it could be a compatibility issue with the Graphics card.

To resolve this, Click Start, type the following command in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER: inetcpl.cpl

Under Internet Options, click the advanced tab. Under 'Accelerated Graphics', click on the checkbox next to 'Use software rendering instead of GPU rendering*'. Ensuring that it is checked, click on OK. Close Internet options.

Now open Internet Explorer 9. It should now work without any issues.

Easy Download Subtitles of any Film With Media Player Classic [TIPS & TRICKS]

Do you use K-lite Media Player Classic for playing your favorite video collection. Well, if you dont have it yet you can dowload it from here :

www.free-codecs.com

I Prefer K-lite Mega Codec Pack than K-lite Codec Pack cause it fills with more codec. Now, usually we have video collection but without subtitle, and we have to search from subtitle website to get it. well now there are easy way to get the subtitle with your Media Player Classic.

1. First, make sure your media player classic option like this :

setting MPC (view – options):
* playback – output
- At Directshow Video box, choose VMR7(renderless)**
- At realmedia Video box, pilih directX 9*

2. Now, open your video file

3. While it playing, pause it. Choose File > Subtitle Database, Choose ‘Download’

4. Wait until the Subtitle Database windows show

5. Pick the subtitle you want to download, then press ‘Download & Open’ and wait Download Process

6. After the process done, now try to play again the video.

7. If the Subtitle is match with your video, choose File > Save Subtitle ( Dont forget to name it same as your video files )

Okay, thats it.. its easy right ??

But if you want to download manual by yourself you can visit this website to get subtitle :

www.opensubtitles.org
subscene.com
www.all4divx.com
www.subtitlesource.org
www.subtitleonline.com
www.allsubs.org
www.mysubtitles.org

If you have another suggestion or trick, care to share with me..

EN-JOYYY !

Regards,
Cj Haris Ajmal Rana
haris.ajmal01@hotmail.com

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