Fact Check: Can Pakistanis now Drive at 120 km/h on Motorways as Austerity Measures End?

ISLAMABAD – Pakistani motorists are hoping for return to higher motorway speeds, but left disappointed after National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) clarified the current speed limit despite end of most restricted due to fuel crisis in Pakistan. Over the past few days, social media platforms and various online outlets were flooded with claims that the government restored the previous speed limit for cars and light transport vehicles (LTVs). The reports quickly sparked excitement among frequent motorway users, many of whom believed the restrictions had finally been lifted. National Highways and Motorway Police howwer set record straight, confirming that no decision has been implemented to restore the 120 km/h limit and that all existing speed restrictions remain fully enforced. The reduced speed limits were introduced in March 2026 as part of government’s fuel-saving strategy during a period of soaring global oil prices. Under the revised rules, the maximum speed for cars and LTVs on motorways was cut from 120 km/h to 100 km/h, while passenger buses and heavy transport vehicles saw their limit reduced from 110 km/h to 90 km/h. Motorway Police said motorists must continue to follow the current speed limits until any official notification is issued. The clarification serves as a warning to drivers relying on unverified information circulating online. Authorities have emphasized that speeding violations will continue to be penalized under the existing regulations. For now, the much-discussed return of the 120 km/h motorway speed limit remains nothing more than a rumor. Pakistan officially lowers speed limits on motorways, highways to save fuel