Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has given the Motorway Police a one-month deadline to eliminate corruption, warning that officials involved in bribery or other corrupt practices will be removed from service and could face criminal proceedings.
The minister issued the directive during a video-link meeting with the All Pakistan Goods Transport Alliance, attended by senior government officials and representatives of various transport organizations.
Khan instructed the inspector general of motorways to ensure that no official involved in corruption remains in the department. Describing corrupt officials as “black sheep,” he said they would be removed from the system as part of efforts to improve transparency and public confidence.
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The minister also ordered the immediate implementation of the axle load policy, making it clear that overloaded vehicles will not be permitted to travel on Pakistan’s motorways.
Transport representatives discussed several concerns during the meeting, including the axle load policy, SRO-related issues, difficulties faced by heavy vehicles and other operational challenges. Khan welcomed their cooperation with the axle load policy and stressed the importance of protecting the country’s motorway and highway infrastructure.
He assured transporters that their legitimate concerns would be addressed promptly. The minister also said that issues affecting the Mazda Association and 10-wheelers would be resolved on a priority basis.
Khan urged transporters to avoid extreme measures and instead use dialogue to resolve their concerns. Representatives of the goods transport sector have been invited to Islamabad on Monday for further discussions on outstanding issues.
The minister emphasized that the government and transport industry must work together in the national interest. He said cooperation between all stakeholders is essential for protecting Pakistan’s highways and motorways while ensuring that transporters’ genuine concerns are addressed.
The one-month deadline now puts the Motorway Police under increased scrutiny, with the government signaling that corruption, bribery and misconduct will face strict action.
