I'd rather wait a little longer instead of paying some pot-bellied arsehole money for my driving licence.
All the people who paid money or got their licence through wasta should really think about how huge this sin is (That is, if you're Muslim). And you might think you're making it easier for yourself but you're messing about with other people who might not be able to afford bribing someone.
If we all show resistance by not paying up and waiting for the required time and completing the due processes, how long do you think they can hold up new licences? Someone's bound to notice and they'll start giving them out. The sooner we stop paying up or using our wasta, the sooner the problem will go away.
You lot are just feeding the fire.
P.S. Al7amdliAllah I am well connected but proud to say I've never taken advantage of any connections to date. My conscience is clear and I've never had any issues. I've got a UK/UAE/US licence though so I have no need for a Pakistani licence so far. But if I did, I'd do it the right way.