Aleem Khan orders zero-tolerance policy against overloaded vehicles

ISLAMABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Jul, 2026) Federal Minister for Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan on Thursday directed authorities to adopt a zero-tolerance policy against vehicle overloading, ordering strict enforcement of axle load regulations across the country to protect road infrastructure and improve highway safety.

Chairing a high-level meeting here at the Ministry of Communications, the minister reviewed progress on the implementation of axle load management and received a detailed briefing on enforcement measures, said a press release.

Inspector General National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP), Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry briefed the minister that axle load management on motorways was comparatively satisfactory but required further reinforcement across national highways.

Detailed assessments regarding infrastructure damage caused by vehicle overloading were also presented.

Emphasizing zero tolerance for overloading, Aleem Khan directed that strict mechanisms be enforced to ensure axle load limits were strictly adhered to right as vehicles exit Karachi Port so that the issue was nipped in the bud.

He instructed the NHMP, Traffic Police and the National Highway Authority (NHA) to maintain round-the-clock vigilance at all weigh stations.

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To ensure strict compliance, the minister directed the establishment of a transparent and comprehensive accountability system to monitor weigh stations and eliminate enforcement loopholes.

He stressed that heavy financial penalties must be imposed on violators to remove any economic incentive for truck owners to exceed permissible loads.

Furthermore, the Minister emphasized the need for a joint strategy with provincial transport departments to address enforcement challenges across provincial boundaries, alongside the immediate rectification of existing statutory gaps within the legal framework. To streamline these execution plans, a dedicated working group would be constituted under the chairmanship of the Secretary for Communications.

The meeting was attended by Secretary Communications Ali Sher Mahsood, DG Frontier Works Organisation (FWO) Major General Abdul Sami, DG National Logistics Cell (NLC) Major General Rao Farrukh, Chairman NHA Captain (Rtd) Asadullah Khan and IG NHMP Sultan Ahmad Chaudhry.

Representatives from provincial transport departments and key industry stakeholders were also present and submitted their policy recommendations during the session.