Government to Launch Roaming Facility on Highways

Abdullah

02 Jan 2024

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Government to Launch Roaming Facility on Highways

To improve connectivity and enhance the convenience of commuters on motorways and highways, the caretaker federal government has taken steps to upgrade the national roaming facility.

National Roaming Facility Upgrade at No Additional Cost

The caretaker federal minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication (ITT), Dr. Umar Saif, announced during a visit to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) headquarters that the national roaming facility would be expanded with no additional cost to users. The related institutions are actively engaged in executing this initiative.

Briefing on PTA's Functions and Telecom Sector Performance

Senior officials briefed the minister on the functions of the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), its regulatory initiatives, and the overall performance of the telecom sector. The PTA's consistent support for the flourishing telecom industry, providing cutting-edge telecom, broadband, and ICT services, was emphasized. The challenges facing the sector and ongoing efforts by the regulator to address them were also discussed.

Challenges in Punjab as Lahore Ring Road Toll Tax Increases

While the federal government focuses on enhancing comfort on motorways and highways, the Punjab government has taken a decision that affects the already inflation-stricken masses.

Lahore Ring Road Toll Tax Hike

The Lahore Ring Road Authority, following the trend of price hikes, increased toll taxes by 20% for various types of vehicles, impacting private automobiles to heavy traffic.

Private Cars and Jeeps: The toll tax increased by Rs. 10 per trip, reaching Rs. 60 compared to the old rate of Rs. 50.
Passengers and Coasters: The toll tax is now Rs. 120, up from Rs. 100, marking an uptick of Rs. 20 per trip.
Passenger Buses: Experienced a surge of Rs. 50, reaching Rs. 300 per trip compared to the previous rate of Rs. 250.
Dumpers, Loader Trucks, and Pick-ups: Now pay Rs. 360 per trip against the earlier Rs. 300, reflecting an increase of Rs. 60.
Heavy Traffic: Witnessed a considerable jump of Rs. 100, resulting in a new rate of Rs. 600, up from the previous rate of Rs. 500.

The government's initiative to upgrade the national roaming facility undoubtedly combines technology and comfort for commuters. Share your thoughts on these developments in the comments section.

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