Pakistani government took several measures to rake in more taxes and toll taxes on highways and motorways, including the GT Road, M1, M3, M4, M5 saw increase.
The surge in motorway taxes will generate additional revenue needed for maintaining and expanding infrastructure. These funds are essential for repairing existing roads, ensuring safety, and financing new projects to improve connectivity and reduce traffic congestion.
It also covered increased costs of materials and labor, and repaying debts from previous projects are also critical factors. Higher motorway taxes can be part of a broader economic policy to manage fiscal deficits and encourage the use of public transport.
