NHA to face biggest cut in PSDP under govt austerity plan
- 26-Mar-2026
ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) is expected to face the largest reduction in allocations under the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) as part of the federal government’s austerity measures. The move comes as the government seeks to offset the financial impact of keeping petroleum prices unchanged despite rising global oil prices driven by escalating […]
Contractors warn of obstruction as senators raise concerns over N-55 project
- 29-Aug-2025
Following the Senate’s inquiry, a consortium of contractors working on the N-55 Expansion Project (funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB)) wrote a letter to Senate Chairman Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, alleging that certain senators were misusing their positions to obstruct the award of contracts for the crucial CAREC Tranche-III project. According to the state-run […]
NHA enforces 50% toll hike for non M-Tag vehicles
- 04-Jun-2025
ISLAMABAD: In a significant move towards the implementation of 100% M-Tag system on motorways, the National Highways Authority (NHA) has announced the imposition of 50 percent additional toll tax on non M-Tag and low-balance vehicles, effective June 15, 2025. According to a press release, the National highways Authority notified extra 50% toll rates on its […]
Important announcement on vehicle entry rules for motorway
- 09-Aug-2024
ISLAMABAD: In a recent development, the authorities on Friday announced a decision that the vehicles with M-Tag only gain access to the motorway across Pakistan soon, ARY News reported. The National Highway Authority (NHA) has issued crucial guidelines for vehicle entry on motorways across Pakistan, with the NHA spokesperson stating that only vehicles equipped with […]
THESE sections of motorway closed amid dense fog
- 27-Jan-2024
ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) temporarily closed various sections of motorways amid dense fog to ensure the safety of travelers on Saturday. According to an NHMP spokesperson, the sections include M-2 Thokar Niaz Baig to Farooqabad, M-3 Faizpur to Darkhana, M-4 Sher Shah Interchange to Pindi Bhattian, Faisalabad, Gojra, Shorkot to Gojra, […]
ECC approves Rs100m for construction of road from Dalbanin to Ziarat
- 17-May-2023
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved Rs100 million to National Highway Authority (NHA) under PSDP 2022-23 for the construction of a road from Dalbandin to Ziarat Balanosh (77 kms). According to a statement, the decision was taken during the meeting chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar. […]
Sindh decides to add NHA officials in Motorway scam probe
- 05-Dec-2022
KARACHI: Overall 2.28 billion rupees misappropriated in motorway land acquisition scam in Naushehro Feroz district, according to details shared by the fact-finding report, ARY News reported on Monday. The Sindh government has decided to add the National Highway Authority (NHA) officials in the corruption probe, sources said. According to preliminary findings shared by the fact-finding […]
NHA seeks details of misappropriated motorway funds from Sindh
- 23-Nov-2022
KARACHI: The National Highway Authority (NHA) has sought details about the motorway funds from Sindh government, misappropriated in a mega scam, ARY News reported on Wednesday. The NHA has asked about the extent of funds released for land procurement for the motorway project, misappropriated in the scandal. A fact-finding committee of the NHA also visited […]
Hub river bridge washed away due to flash floods
- 26-Jul-2022
The National Highways Authority (NHA) has said that the Hub river bridge has been demolished due to heavy rains and flash floods and the Hub by-pass is being used as an alternative, ARY News reported. According to an NHA spokesperson the land connection between Sindh and Balochistan has not been cut as the Hub bypass […]
SHC scolds NHA over delay in Sukkur-Hyd motorway construction
- 17-May-2022
SUKKUR: The Sindh High Court, Sukkur bench, on Tuesday reprimanded National Highway Authority (NHA) official over delays in the construction of the Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway, ARY News reported. A two-member bench, comprising Justice Amjad Ali Sahito and Justice Shamsuddin Abbasi, was hearing the plea over frequent delays in the construction of Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway and routine accidents […]