The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday restrained the National Highway Authority (NHA) from collecting an additional 50% from motorists travelling without an M-Tag or with insufficient M-Tag balance, suspending the authority’s notification until the next hearing on August 3. The court also issued notices to the NHA, the Ministry of Communications and other respondents, […]
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NHA expands network to 14,480kms across 118 districts
The National Highway Authority (NHA) is currently administering 48 national highways, motorways and strategic roads spanning 14,480 kilometers across 118 districts of the country, reflecting the government’s strong commitment to enhancing connectivity and infrastructure development. The NHA network extends through 118 out of 160 districts nationwide, playing a pivotal role in economic growth and regional […]
NHA operates with Rs 43 billion surplus, rejects ‘loss-making’ labels
The National Highway Authority (NHA) on Monday dispelled recent reports labeling it as a loss-making State-Owned Enterprise (SOE), saying such claims stem from a misreading of accounting entries rather than its actual operational performance. A financial fact-check of the Authority’s audited accounts shows that for FY 2024-25, NHA recorded a robust Net Operating Income of […]
Senate panel to escalate NHA chief repeated absence to PM
ISLAMABAD — A Senate sub-committee on Monday decided to escalate complaints to Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif over the repeated absence of senior officials of NHA from the Ministry of Communications, terming the conduct a breach of parliamentary privilege. Read More: NHA, FWO to prepare joint report on motorways in 15 days The Sub-Committee of […]
ADB warns $360m highway loan may lapse without action
ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has warned that a $360 million loan for the Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation (CAREC) Corridor Development Investment Programme’s Tranche III could lapse next year if the project is not expedited. The loan, intended for widening sections of the N55 Highway, has faced significant delays due to controversies in […]
Federal govt vows swift resolution of NHA issues in Balochistan
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan assured Balochistan Governor Jaffar Khan Mandokhail on Wednesday that ongoing issues related to the National Highway Authority (NHA) in the province would be resolved without delay. Read More: ‘NHA to complete N-25 connecting Karachi, Quetta and Chaman in two years The assurance was made during a meeting in […]
Transporters Strike Pakistan Enters Tenth Day
The transporters strike Pakistan has entered its tenth day. Talks between transporters and government departments continue nationwide. Meanwhile, industrialists warn of massive daily trade losses. Each passing day costs billions in exports and commerce. Transporters said negotiations involve federal and Punjab officials. Several departments, including FBR, Customs, and NHA, joined discussions. They claimed governments accepted […]
NHA assigned task to restore M5
Federal Ministry of Communications in coordination with the Punjab Irrigation Department has accelerated efforts to restore Motorway M-5. In this regard, Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan said that the damaged section of Motorway M-5 near Jalalpur Pirwala will be restored at the earliest and the National Highway Authority (NHA) has been assigned special […]
Toll tax hike: NHA increases rates by up to 50% on major highways
The National Highway Authority (NHA) has raised toll tax rates by 15% to 50%, effective from April 1. This marks the second toll hike within three months, following a similar increase in January. The new rates apply to national highways and major motorways, including M1, M3, M4, M5, M14, and E35, affecting both private and […]
37th meeting of National Highway Council held
ISLAMABAD: The 37th meeting of the National Highway Council, the supreme body of the National Highway Authority (NHA), was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Communications and Postal Services Asad Mahmood on Friday. Addressing the meeting, the minister said that the National Highway Council was a forum in which the most important issues were […]