Pakistan is progressing with a significant upgrade to its highway system by implementing an intelligent transportation framework and a fully digital, cashless toll collection system. This initiative aims to enhance efficiency, safety, and the overall travel experience on national motorways.
The planned barrier-free tolling model will allow vehicles to pass through toll points without stopping, which will help reduce congestion and significantly cut travel times on busy routes.
The system will be integrated with the country’s Safe City infrastructure, enabling real-time traffic surveillance and faster coordination among emergency and law enforcement agencies in the event of accidents or incidents.
As part of this broader modernization program, motorway service areas will be enhanced with improved facilities for travelers and stronger security measures.
Authorities plan to maintain a continuous presence of Motorway Police at key service locations, along with stationed emergency response units such as ambulances, rescue teams, and firefighting services along major highways.
Special attention will be given to important travel and tourism corridors, including routes in the northern regions such as Jaglot, Skardu, Mansehra, Kaghan, Naran, and the Murree Expressway.
These roads are expected to receive upgraded safety infrastructure, including improved protective barriers and the transformation of temporary stops into fully developed service zones.
Federal authorities have directed departments to expedite the integration of surveillance systems, communication networks, and digital tolling into a single coordinated platform.
This initiative aims to bring Pakistan’s highway infrastructure closer to international standards, ensuring smoother, safer, and more modern travel across the country.
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