Govt withdraws planned toll tax hike, offers relief to public

April 03, 2026 (MLN): The government has decided to maintain current toll tax rates on national highways, providing relief to the public by withdrawing the previously declared increase.

The decision was made on the directions of Shehbaz Sharif during a high-level meeting of the National Highway Authority held in Islamabad, chaired by Communications Minister Abdul Aleem Khan, according to a press release issued.

During the meeting, the minister formally rescinded the planned 25% quarterly hike in toll taxes and stated that all adjustments would remain frozen for the current fiscal year.

Highlighting future infrastructure goals, Abdul Aleem Khan described the Karachi Port–Hyderabad M-10 Motorway as a vital economic lifeline for the country. He said the project would be developed as an eight-lane motorway aimed at improving port connectivity and reducing urban traffic congestion.

The motorway will also feature modern rest areas and shopping facilities at intervals of every ten kilometers to enhance travel convenience and promote local trade.

He further emphasized that all resources would be utilized in a transparent manner to ensure the timely completion of the M-10 project within the planned two-year period.

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