Islamabad: On the directions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the government has withdrawn the hike in toll taxes on national highways to provide relief to the public. The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of the National Highway Authority held in Islamabad today, with Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan in the chair.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Minister officially rescinded the 25 percent quarterly increase in toll taxes, freezing all adjustments for the current fiscal year. He also outlined the government's long-term vision, declaring the Karachi Port-Hyderabad M-10 Motorway an "economic lifeline" for Pakistan. He emphasized that the M-10 will be an expansive eight-lane project, essential for strengthening port connectivity and easing urban traffic congestion. To further modernize travel and stimulate local trade, the project will include modern rest areas and shopping facilities at intervals of every ten kilometers along the motorway.

Abdul Aleem Khan stressed that all resources must be utilized transparently to ensure completion of the M-10 project within the projected two-year timeframe.