The National Highway Authority (NHA) has unveiled a revised toll structure for Pakistan’s motorways, introducing a hefty 50% surcharge for vehicles without active M-Tags or with insufficient balance. The new rates will come into effect from June 15, 2025.

Under the updated policy, any vehicle traveling on the motorway network without an M-Tag or with a low balance will face a 50% increase over the standard toll rate. This move, authorized under Section 10(2)(vii) of the NHA Act (1991), is designed to encourage motorists to adopt M-Tags, streamlining toll collection and reducing congestion at entry and exit points.

Revised toll rates for cars now stand at Rs. 1,800 for the M-2 (Lahore–Islamabad), Rs. 1,200 for the M-3 (Lahore–Abdul Hakeem), Rs. 1,600 for the M-4 (Pindi Bhattian–Multan), Rs. 1,800 for the M-5 (Multan–Sukkur), Rs. 1,000 for the M-14 (D.I. Khan–Hakla), and Rs. 450 for the E-35 (Hasan Abdal–Mansehra Expressway). These rates include the 50% surcharge for non-compliant vehicles.

Commercial vehicles will also see significant increases if they are not M-Tag compliant. For example, on the M-2 (Lahore–Islamabad), 2 and 3 axle trucks will be charged Rs. 7,900, while articulated trucks will pay Rs. 10,200—both figures reflecting the new penalty.

The NHA has instructed all relevant departments and toll collection partners to update their systems and enforce the revised rates from mid-June. Motorists are strongly advised to ensure their vehicles are equipped with active M-Tags and maintain sufficient balance to avoid additional charges.

An official notification has been circulated, and the revised toll chart is available on the NHA website. Authorities stress that these changes are essential for modernizing toll operations and improving overall motorway efficiency.