Islamabad – The government of Pakistan has announced a significant increase in toll taxes across motorways and national highways, with the official notification now issued. The move is expected to impact daily commuters, transporters, and logistics operators nationwide.
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According to the new rates, a car will now pay Rs 100 on national highways, a wagon Rs 200, and a bus Rs 300. Three-axle trucks will be charged Rs 350, while larger trucks face Rs 700. Specific motorway routes have separate toll structures due to higher traffic and operational costs.
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On the Lahore–Abdul Hakim M-3 motorway, a car will be charged Rs 1,000, a 12-seater wagon Rs 1,500, and a coaster or mini-bus Rs 2,150. Heavy trucks face charges ranging from Rs 3,300 to Rs 6,400 depending on the route. On the Islamabad–Peshawar motorway, cars will pay Rs 700, 12-seater wagons Rs 1,050, and buses Rs 2,050. Three-axle trucks and larger trucks on this route will pay Rs 2,650 and Rs 3,300 respectively.
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Similarly, the M-4 motorway sees cars charged Rs 1,300, wagons Rs 1,950, and mini-buses Rs 2,850, while large buses and trucks will pay Rs 3,950 and Rs 6,400. On the M-5 motorway, tolls range from Rs 1,500 for cars to Rs 7,150 for large trucks. The E-35 highway will collect Rs 350 from cars, Rs 550 from wagons, Rs 750 from mini-buses, and Rs 1,100 from buses.
Transporters have warned that these increases may force them to raise fares by up to 65%, and some are even considering protest measures such as road blockages. Officials, however, maintain that the adjustments are necessary to cover maintenance costs and improve highway infrastructure.
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The toll hike comes amid rising operational costs and ongoing pressure on Pakistan’s transportation and logistics sector. Motorists are advised to plan journeys accordingly and prepare for increased travel expenses.