PM orders suspension of 25% toll tax hike amid rising fuel prices FI Home Pakistan Goods Transporters Association announces up to 65% increases in fares, affecting intercity travel and freight The National Highway Authority’s (NHA) planned quarterly increase in toll plaza fees was suspended on Friday following directives from the prime minister, the Ministry of Communication said in a post on X. وزیراعظم پاکستان شہباز شریف کی خصوصی ہدایات پر عملدرآمد کرتے ہوئے، وفاقی وزیر مواصلات عبدالعلیم خان کی جانب سے ٹول ٹیکس میں 25 فیصد سہ ماہی اضافے کو فوری طور پر واپس لینے کا باضابطہ اعلان۔ ملک کی موجودہ اقتصادی صورتحال کے پیشِ نظر وزارت نے مالی سال 26-2025 کے لیے ٹول ٹیکس میں… pic.twitter.com/ntB0QQv7Mk The post states that the toll rates revision, expected to increase by 25 per cent, has been withdrawn with immediate effect. "In view of the current economic situation of the country, the ministry has not increased the toll tax for the fiscal year 2025-26 to ensure continuous support and relief to the people," read the post. Communication Minister Abdul Aleem Khan instructed the NHA to withdraw its notification, stating that “under the current circumstances, an additional burden cannot be imposed on citizens.” The minister added that the increase in toll tax, originally scheduled for April 5, had been suspended and a new notification…
Published: April 3, 2026 10:21 am
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