Govt increases toll tax on motorways; here’s the new rates

ISLAMABAD (NNI): The National Highway Authority (NHA) has jacked up the toll tax rates on Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M2) for another time.

According to the notification, the new taxes applied on the Lahore-Islamabad Motorway (M-2) came into effect on August 26 and will remain imposed for the next 12 months.

According to revised rates, the rate of car toll has been increased by Rs 3.7 per km to Rs 1100, while that of the wagon has been increased to Rs 1840.

Furthermore, the coaster fare has been jacked up by Rs 7.22 to Rs 2,590 and the toll tax for coach has been increased by 10.29 to 3,690.

The toll tax for the trailer has been increased to Rs 6,170 on the Lahore-Islamabad motorway, the notification stated.

Car/Jeep/, Rs. 1,100; Wagon, 1,840; Coaster, 2,590; Coach, 3,690; Truck, 4,800; and Trailer, 6,170.

Education package for Gwadar’s 1200 students approved

QUETTA (APP): The Chinese government has shown a special interest in improving the education system in Gwadar.

A handout issued by the DGPR on Sunday said a meeting was held between District Officer Education Gwadar, General Manager Administration of Gwadar Port, Mr. Zhao Yaoding and Mr. Jerry Stunt, General Manager Administration.

In the meeting, the progress of the ongoing projects with the cooperation of China in Gwadar schools was reviewed.

A package plan was presented by the District Education Office Gwadar for 1200 students of Gwadar district, which was approved by the Chinese authorities.

The implementation of this project will be started in September. Mr. Zhao Yaoding said that he will fully cooperate with the development of the education system in Gwadar.