With an aim to improve connectivity and enhance commuters’ convenience on the motorways and highways, the caretaker federal government has decided to upgrade national roaming facility.

To execute this initiative, the related institutions are actively engaged in broadening the facility. During his visit to the headquarter of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), caretaker federal minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication (ITT) Dr. Umar Saif informed that the facility will be provided with no any additional cost.

Moreover, senior officials briefed the minister on the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority’s (PTA) functions, regulatory initiatives, and the overall performance of the telecom sector.

They highlighted the PTA’s consistent support for the flourishing telecom industry in Pakistan, offering cutting-edge telecom, broadband, and ICT services. The challenges facing the sector and the regulator’s ongoing efforts to tackle them were also discussed.

Lahore Ring Road Toll Tax Increased

Following the price hike trend, the Lahore Ring Road Authority took charge and increased toll tax by 20% for vehicles ranging from private automobiles to heavy traffic.

Here are new toll tax rates for different vehicles.

• Toll tax for private cars and jeeps has been increased by Rs. 10 per trip, clocking at Rs. 60 to against the old rate of Rs. 50.
• Passengers and coasters will now pay Rs. 120 compared to the old rate of Rs. 100, marking an uptick of Rs. 20 per trip.
• Meanwhile the toll tax for passenger buses observed a surge of Rs. 50 taking the new rate to Rs. 300 per trip compared to the previous rate of Rs. 250.
• Dumpers and loader trucks in conjunction with pick-ups will pay Rs. 360 per trip against earlier Rs. 300, reflecting an increase of Rs 60.
• However, heavy traffic has witnessed a considerable jump of Rs. 100, resulting in a new rate of Rs. 600, up from the previous rate of Rs. 500.

Roaming facility, will no doubt be a fusion of technology and comfort for the commuters? Drop your thoughts regarding the development in the comments section.