The National Highway Authority has increased toll taxes on the Islamabad-Lahore M-2 Motorway by seven percent [1].
This price adjustment affects one of the region's most critical transport arteries, impacting thousands of daily commuters and commercial logistics providers moving between the capital and the Punjab province.
The rate hike was implemented by the National Highway Authority (NHA) and Motorway Operations and Rehabilitation Engineering (Private) Limited (MORE) [1]. The increase is a result of the existing concession agreement between the NHA and MORE, authorities said [1]. This agreement governs the private sector's role in the operation and maintenance of the motorway infrastructure.
The new toll structure is scheduled to remain effective until April 23, 2027 [1]. The M-2 Motorway serves as a primary link for passenger and freight traffic, and the seven percent [1] increase represents a scheduled adjustment to the cost of using the facility.
Officials did not provide further details regarding the specific cost increases for different vehicle categories. However, the implementation of the new rates is now active across the motorway's toll plazas [1].
“The National Highway Authority has increased toll taxes on the Islamabad-Lahore M-2 Motorway by seven percent.”
The toll increase reflects the operational mechanics of public-private partnerships in infrastructure. By adhering to a pre-negotiated concession agreement, the NHA allows private operators to adjust pricing to account for inflation or operational costs, ensuring the motorway's maintenance is funded without immediate government budget allocations.
