The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government announced the complete phase-out of physical stamp papers, replacing them with a modern e-stamping system effective from September 1, 2025, to enhance transparency, curb counterfeit stamp paper fraud, and streamline revenue collection through the Bank of Khyber.
The KP government issued a notification under the Registration Act of 1908, mandating acceptance of only e-stamped documents for transactions starting September 1, 2025. After this date, authorities will consider physical stamp papers invalid. The directive instructs all registrars and relevant authorities to comply strictly.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) manages the e-stamping system, providing a secure and user-friendly online platform. This system eliminates manual processes, reduces delays, and lowers the risk of fraud. Users can now pay stamp duties for legal documents, such as property transactions and agreements, digitally via www.estamp.kp.gov.pk.
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The shift to e-stamping is a response to significant fraud cases, including one recently uncovered in Punjab’s Chiniot district. Judicial sources reported that fraudsters embezzled millions of rupees by using counterfeit court fees. They altered fake stamp papers, originally valued between Rs 200 and Rs 1,500, to appear as if they were Rs 15,000 stamps. This scam affected multiple courts: Civil Judge First Class Umar Farooq’s court found 36 counterfeit fees, Chaudhry Fayaz’s court uncovered 22, Shazia Kausar’s court detected 19, and Additional District and Sessions Judge Javed Iqbal’s court discovered 16.
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s e-stamping initiative follows Punjab’s successful model introduced in 2016, which collected over Rs 300 billion in revenue. Sindh and other provinces have also implemented similar systems. The KP system aims to boost revenue, reduce administrative costs, and enhance public trust through secure and transparent processes.
