The National Highways Authority (NHA) has rescinded its notification regarding the quarterly increase in toll taxes, following instructions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. This decision comes in light of the ongoing economic difficulties and the surge in petroleum prices, aiming to alleviate the financial strain on the public.
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced that the NHA would withdraw the notification issued on April 1, which had scheduled the toll tax hike to take effect from April 5. Subsequently, a new official notification was released, formally canceling the earlier decision.
Aleem Khan emphasized that with the current economic conditions and escalating petrol and diesel prices, the public is already under significant pressure. Imposing additional financial burdens through increased toll taxes would be inappropriate. He reiterated the government’s dedication to easing the public’s hardships in line with the prime minister’s directives.
Notably, the NHA had not implemented any toll tax increases during the fiscal year 2025–26. Previously, on March 24, the authority had announced a rise in toll taxes on national highways and motorways, which was initially set to begin on April 1 but was later postponed before being withdrawn entirely.
