ISLAMABAD; The National Highway Authority (NHA) has announced an open auction for the Operations and Maintenance (O&M) contracts of 21 toll plazas across the country’s national highways, a process that could generate billions in revenue for the government.
According to official estimates, with reserve prices ranging from Rs478,500 to Rs155 million per month, the government is expected to earn approximately Rs630 million every month from the auction. This translates into an annual revenue of around Rs7.56 billion by June 30, 2026, when the contracts conclude.
The toll plazas up for auction include key sites such as Mityari (N-5), Ahmedpur East (N-5), Tarhada (N-130), Shaheed Benazir Bridge, and Sangjani (ETTM) on the M-15, which carries the highest reserve price at Rs155.15 million per month.
The auction will be supervised by the Finance Wing (Revenue Directorate) of the NHA, with a pre-auction meeting scheduled today at the NHA Headquarters, followed by bidder registration until September 3, 2025. The open bidding will take place on September 4 at 11 AM.
Bidders are required to be active taxpayers with valid NTN certificates and no outstanding dues or disputes with government agencies. Offers below the net reserve prices will not be accepted, and contracts will only be finalized after clearing all dues.
Officials say the move opens a significant opportunity for private operators while ensuring the government secures steady income from some of the busiest highway corridors.
