During the meeting, the issue of weigh stations on highways was discussed. The committee was told that there are a total of 161 weigh stations located along highways all over Pakistan. Muhammad asked about the status of weigh stations on highways between Islamabad and Peshawar. He was told that the weigh station in the federal capital was demolished when the metro bus service was being built between the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. The committee was told that the revenue generated from collecting toll tax is primarily used for maintaining roads and highways.

Source: The Express Tribune November 30, 2019 04:52 UTC