Pakistan Withdraws 25% Toll Tax Increase on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Directives
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 — In a major relief for commuters and transporters, the Pakistani government has immediately withdrawn the recently announced 25% quarterly increase in toll tax across national highways.Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced the decision, stating that it was taken in compliance with special instructions issued by Prime Minister Shehbaz…
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 — In a major relief for commuters and transporters, the Pakistani government has immediately withdrawn the recently announced 25% quarterly increase in toll tax across national highways.
Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan announced the decision, stating that it was taken in compliance with special instructions issued by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The move comes in view of the country’s prevailing economic conditions, with the Ministry deciding not to implement any toll tax hike for the financial year 2025-26.
An official notification issued by the National Highway Authority (NHA) on April 3, 2026, formally withdrew its earlier notification dated April 1, 2026, regarding the revision of toll rates. The withdrawal takes immediate effect.
“The government is committed to providing continuous support and relief to the public,” the ministry said. “All possible steps will be taken to address the difficulties faced by the people in line with the Prime Minister’s directives.”
The decision is expected to ease the financial burden on millions of daily commuters, freight transporters, and the general public who use Pakistan’s national highway network.
