Federal Minister for Communications Aleem Khan has instructed the National Highway Authority to begin establishing new toll plazas across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, marking a significant shift in the province’s road revenue and maintenance strategy.
The directive was issued during an important meeting in Islamabad, where senior officials briefed the minister on the progress of ongoing infrastructure projects. Aleem Khan emphasized that the revenue generated from the new toll plazas will be spent exclusively on improving KP’s deteriorated road network, ensuring that local motorists directly benefit from the collections.
The minister warned that vandalism or interference at toll plazas would not be tolerated, stating that such actions undermine essential development work. He stressed the need for consistent revenue streams to maintain and expand the national road network.
Aleem Khan also ordered mandatory inspections for all development projects with liabilities exceeding Rs10 million. He reiterated that his ministry is fully committed to eliminating corruption within the NHA and made it clear that no official or staff member will be allowed to engage in corrupt practices. Transparency, he said, must be upheld at every stage of planning and execution.
Communications Secretary Ali Sher Mahsud and other senior officials attended the meeting, reaffirming support for the minister’s roadmap to strengthen accountability and accelerate infrastructure improvements across the province.
