Pakistan, July 4 -- The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday restrained the National Highway Authority (NHA) from collecting an additional 50% from motorists travelling without an M-Tag or with insufficient M-Tag balance, suspending the authority's notification until the next hearing on August 3.

The court also issued notices to the NHA, the Ministry of Communications and other respondents, seeking their replies.

Justice Arbab Muhammad Tahir passed the interim order after conducting a preliminary hearing on a petition filed by Advocate Muhammad Jalal Haider.

The NHA had announced a 50% increase in toll charges for vehicles without an M-Tag or with insufficient M-Tag balance, effective from June 15, 2025, as part of its plan to implemen...