According to the notification, vehicles without an M-Tag or with insufficient balance will now be charged 50% extra. These additional toll charges will take effect from June 15, 2025, across all motorways.

Under the revised rates:

The new toll for cars on the Islamabad–Lahore Motorway (M-2) is set at Rs1,800.

On the Lahore–Abdul Hakeem M-3, the new toll is Rs1,200.

From Pindi Bhattian to Multan via M-4, car tolls will now be Rs1,600.

On the Multan–Sukkur M-5, the new rate is Rs1,800.

The toll on the DI Khan to Hakla M-14 route is now Rs1,000.

Meanwhile, cars traveling on the Hassan Abdal–Mansehra Expressway (E-35) will pay Rs450.

For commercial vehicles:

2-axle and 3-axle trucks will pay Rs7,900 on the Lahore–Islamabad route.

For articulated trucks, the new toll has been fixed at Rs10,200.

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Officials cite rising operational costs, enhanced security measures, and road maintenance as reasons for the hike. Additionally, the move aims to promote the use of the M-Tag system and improve traffic management.

The extra toll charges for non-M-Tagged vehicles are part of this broader strategy to encourage e-tagging and digital toll collection.

Transporters, however, have voiced concern over the policy, urging the government to review the new toll rates, especially seeking concessions for commercial and business-related travel.