Pakistan Moves to Raise Overloading Fines, Reviews Petroleum Levies

ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases has approved proposals to increase fines and penalties for vehicle overloading and reviewed draft legal amendments related to the Petroleum Levy and Climate Support Levy.

The committee, led by Federal Minister for Law and Justice Senator Azam Nazeer Tarar, convened on October 23, 2026, to consider legislative and administrative proposals covering overloading violations, petroleum levies and business regulations.

During the meeting, members approved proposals to impose higher fines and penalties for overloading, along with the accompanying recommendations. The committee also granted approval in principle to the National Highways and Motorway Police Seniority Rules 2026.

In addition, the committee endorsed proposed rules for the establishment and operation of the Asaan Karobar Technical Unit and the Pakistan Regulatory Registry.

Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kiani, along with senior officials from the relevant ministries and government divisions, attended the meeting.

The approved proposals and draft legislation will now be forwarded to the relevant forums for further legal and administrative consideration.