By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards the implementation of 100% M-Tag system on motorways, the National Highways Authority (NHA) has announced the imposition of 50 percent additional toll tax on non M-Tag and low-balance vehicles, effective June 15, 2025.
According to a press release, the National highways Authority notified extra 50% toll rates on its Motorways Network, for all non M-Tag and Low Balance Vehicles. The revised toll rates include the 50% fine amount, the notification reads.
The revised toll rates will apply to various categories of vehicles traversing key motorways, including M-1 (Islamabad–Peshawar), M-2 (Lahore–Islamabad), M-3 (Pindi Bhattian–Multan), M-4 (Faisalabad–Multan), M-5 (Multan–Sukkur), M-9 (Karachi–Hyderabad), M-14 (D.I. Khan–Hakla), and E-35 (Hassanabdal–Mansehra Expressway).
According to the notification, the new toll of the car on the Islamabad-Lahore motorway has been fixed at Rs 1,800, the Lahore-Abdul Hakim on the M3 is Rs 1,200, and on Pindi Bhattian-Multan (M4) is Rs 1,600. Similarly, the new toll for the car on Multan-Sukkur (M5) was fixed at Rs 1,800, while the toll for DI Khan-Hakla (M14) was increased to Rs 1,000.
On the Hassanabdal-Manshera Expressway (E35), the toll for a car has been fixed at Rs 450, Lahore-Islamabad 2 and 3 axle trucks has been set at Rs 7,900, and for articulated trucks has been set at Rs 10,200.
NHA urged motorists to register for M-Tags and ensure sufficient balance in their accounts to avoid the additional charges. The NHA has facilitated M-Tag registration at designated motorway toll plazas and authorized service centers nationwide.
