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Govt Hikes Toll Tax for National Highways and Motorways Yet Again

ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has officially announced revised toll tax for national highways and motorways, set to take effect from April 1, 2025. The revised toll charges apply to a range of vehicles, including cars, wagons, buses, and trucks, across various major routes in Pakistan.

New Toll Tax for National Highways

The updated toll tax for national highways vary depending on the type of vehicle and location. Below is a breakdown of the revised charges:

Vehicle Type National Highways Kohat Tunnel (N-55) IMDCW (N-75) Mianwali-Muzaffargarh (N-135) Fatehpur & Chowk Sarwar Toll Plazas
Car Rs70 Rs200 Rs200 Rs70 Rs20
Wagon Rs150 Rs500 Rs200 Rs150 Rs30
Bus Rs250 Rs600 Rs350 Rs250 Rs80
2 & 3 Axle Trucks Rs300 Rs600 Rs400 Rs300 Rs70
Articulated Trucks Rs550 Rs900 Rs800 Rs550 Rs150

Revised Toll Tax for Motorways

For motorway users, the toll tax have been revised across major routes including Islamabad-Peshawar (M-1), Lahore-Abdul Hakeem (M-3), and Multan-Sukkur (M-5). Below are the updated charges:

Motorway Toll Rates (Effective April 2025)

Vehicle Type Islamabad-Peshawar (M-1) Lahore-Abdul Hakeem (M-3) Pindi Bhattian-Faisalabad-Multan (M-4)
Car Rs550 Rs800 Rs1050
Wagon (up to 12 seats) Rs850 Rs1200 Rs1550
13-24 Seater Coaster/Mini Bus Rs1150 Rs1750 Rs2300
Bus Rs1650 Rs2500 Rs3200
2 & 3 Axle Truck Rs2150 Rs3200 Rs4200
Articulated Truck Rs2650 Rs3950 Rs5150

Toll Tax for Additional Motorway Routes

Vehicle Type Multan-Sukkur (M-5) D.I. Khan-Hakla (M-14) Hassanabdal-Havelian-Manshera Expressway (E-35)
Car Rs1200 Rs650 Rs450
Wagon (up to 12 seats) Rs1750 Rs1100 Rs600
13-24 Seater Coaster/Mini Bus Rs2550 Rs1450 Rs900
Bus Rs3650 Rs2200 Rs2000
2 & 3 Axle Truck Rs4700 Rs2800 Rs1150
Articulated Truck Rs5750 Rs3350 Rs1400

The revised toll tax is expected to impact daily commuters, transport businesses, and logistics operations. The NHA has justified the increase as necessary for the maintenance and expansion of the country’s road infrastructure.