The National Highways Authority (NHA) has announced a substantial 50% additional toll tax for vehicles operating on motorways without an M-Tag or with insufficient balance, effective from June 15, 2025. This move aims to accelerate the complete implementation of the M-Tag system across Pakistan’s motorway network.
The increased toll rates, which include the 50% fine amount, 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).
For instance, a car traveling on the Islamabad-Lahore (M-2) motorway without an M-Tag or with low balance will now be charged Rs. 1,800. Similarly, the new toll for non-M-Tag cars on the Lahore-Abdul Hakim (M-3) has been set at Rs. 1,200, and Pindi Bhattian-Multan (M-4) at Rs. 1,600. Commercial vehicles will also see significant increases, with 2 and 3-axle trucks on the Lahore-Islamabad route now facing a Rs. 7,900 charge, and articulated trucks Rs. 10,200.
The NHA has urged motorists to promptly register for M-Tags and ensure adequate balance in their accounts to avoid these additional charges. The authority has facilitated M-Tag registration at designated motorway toll plazas and authorized service centers nationwide.
This latest hike follows previous toll adjustments by the NHA earlier this year, signaling a consistent effort to streamline revenue collection and encourage digital toll payments. The NHA cites the need for improved infrastructure and maintenance costs as reasons for these periodic revisions.
