The National Highway Authority (NHA) on Tuesday increased toll taxes on national highways and motorways—M1, M3, and M5—by up to 30%, effective from October 1, 2024.
According to the NHA, the toll tax for a car traveling from Islamabad to Peshawar on the M1 motorway will be 460 rupees, up from 350 rupees previously. The toll for a car on the M3 motorway from Lahore to Abdul Hakeem will now be 650 rupees, an increase from the earlier rate of 500 rupees.
The announcement stated that the toll tax for a car on the M4 motorway from Pindi Bhattian to Faisalabad and Multan has been raised to 850 rupees, up from 650 rupees. Additionally, the toll for a car traveling from Multan to Sukkur on the M5 has been increased from 900 rupees to 1,050 rupees.
It was noted that these recent changes in toll rates align with the latest notice from the NHA. Previously, in August 2024, the NHA had also raised toll taxes on the M2 motorway, indicating a continuous trend of increasing toll rates across Pakistan’s highway network.
Furthermore, it was explained that these repeated adjustments are being made due to government concerns over low tax collection from highways and motorways. With rising operational costs and infrastructure maintenance, it appears that the NHA is taking measures to increase its revenue.
