Fact check: Toll tax increased on motorways and highways …..

Admin.CEO 01 July, 2026News & Updates, Pakistan News

Fact check: Toll tax increased on motorways and highways from July 1?

ISLAMABAD – A viral social media post claiming that the toll tax rates on Pakistan’s motorways and highways have increased from July 1 has sparked confusion among commuters. However, the claims are not true.

Viral posts claiming that toll tax rates on Pakistan’s motorways and highways have been increased from July 1 have created widespread confusion among commuters. However, officials have rejected this claim saying that no such increase has been announced.

The image, which has been widely circulated on WhatsApp and other social media platforms, purports to show the revised toll charges for various types of vehicles, presenting the information as an official notification. Despite widespread circulation, no credible government notification has emerged to substantiate the alleged rate revision.

Viral post on new toll tax

Responding to the viral claim, the Ministry of Communications and Construction termed the information circulating as “false and misleading” and urged the public not to trust unverified social media posts. The ministry advised citizens to get updates only through the official website and verified social media accounts of the concerned department, warning that false information shared online could cause unnecessary panic and confusion.

The ministry also appealed to the public to refrain from forwarding or sharing viral notices, stressing the importance of verifying information before circulating it.

The misleading post left many motorists unsure whether the new toll charges had already come into effect. However, the document being shared lacks key features typically found in official government notifications, including a reference number, notification details, issuing authority, and formal notification format.