Pakistan, April 3 -- The National Highway Authority (NHA) has raised toll tax rates by 15% to 50%, effective from April 1. This marks the second toll hike within three months, following a similar increase in January. The new rates apply to national highways and major motorways, including M1, M3, M4, M5, M14, and E35, affecting both private and commercial vehicles.

Under the revised rates, the toll for cars has increased from Rs60 to Rs70, while vans and jeeps will now pay Rs150, up from Rs100. Bus tolls have gone up from Rs200 to Rs250, and tolls for 2-3 axle trucks are now set at Rs300. Articulated trucks will now pay Rs550, a Rs50 increase. These changes are part of a broader adjustment across multiple highways and routes.

On key moto...