Islamabad (HRNW) – The National Highway Authority (NHA) has dismissed reports claiming an alleged loss of Rs295 billion, terming them “accounting differences” and clarifying that the organization is not facing any financial loss.
According to the NHA spokesperson, the authority recorded an operating income of Rs43.6 billion in fiscal year 2024-25, calculated from total revenue of Rs122.021 billion against operating expenses of Rs78.409 billion. The spokesperson emphasized that NHA’s operations are cash positive and consistently generating operational profits, reflecting financial stability.
The statement further clarified that the federal government does not bear the pension expenses of NHA’s retired employees, nor are administrative expenses funded through the federal budget. In recent months, operating income increased by 63 percent, while road maintenance costs were reduced by 31 percent.
Additionally, 81 percent of toll tax collection is now being ensured through the M-Tag system, improving transparency and revenue collection. The authority is focusing on a public-private partnership model to reduce reliance on the federal PSDP, and a new framework for loan classification and repayment has been developed with the support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB).
The NHA spokesperson reiterated that the negative perception about the institution is unfounded and that the authority continues to perform its duties in a financially sound and proactive manner.
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