The National Highway Authority (NHA) has raised toll charges on the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) by 7 per cent. The new rates came into effect on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
According to an NHA notification, the revised toll rates will remain in place until April 23, 2027. The increase is part of an agreement that was signed on April 23, 2014, between the NHA and Motorway Operations and Rehabilitation Engineering (Private) Limited. It is a company that is owned by the Frontier Works Organisation (FWO).
The agreement covers the repair and upgrade of the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway under a 20 year build operate transfer project.
The notification said that the toll increase has been introduced in the 13th year of the agreement.
New toll charges Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2)
Under the new rates, cars, jeeps and taxis will pay Rs1,430. Wagons will be charged Rs2,390 while coasters will pay Rs3,350.
The toll for buses has been set at Rs4,770. Two and three axle trucks will pay Rs6,210. In addition to this, articulated trucks will be charged Rs7,980.
The increase comes a few days after the Islamabad High Court stopped the NHA from collecting an extra 50 per cent toll from vehicles travelling on motorways without an M-Tag or with a low M-Tag balance.
| Vehicle category | Per km toll rate (Rs) | Total toll (Rs) |
|---|---|---|
| Cars, jeeps and taxis | 3.98 | 1,430 |
| Wagons | 6.68 | 2,390 |
| Coasters | 9.34 | 3,350 |
| Buses | 13.32 | 4,770 |
| Trucks (2 and 3 axle) | 17.33 | 6,210 |
| Articulated trucks | 22.29 | 7,980 |
The court has asked the federal government and the NHA to submit their replies. The hearing has been postponed until August 3.
NHA approves motorway from Mansehra to Chilas
Previously, the NHA approved the construction of a 172 kilometre motorway from Mansehra to Chilas. The route will pass through Kaghan, Naran and Jhal Khand.
The decision was announced after a meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan. According to the official statement, the new motorway will serve as another route besides the Karakoram Highway (KKH). It is also expected to shorten the journey by up to 120 kilometres.
The project will be completed in two phases. The first phase will cover the section from Mansehra through Kaghan and Naran to Babusar Top. The second phase will extend the motorway from Babusar Top to Chilas.
