Key Takeaways
- Cabinet Committee approved increased fines for vehicle overloading.
- Proposals include draft legal amendments for petroleum and climate levies.
- Committee also approved rules for the Easy Business Technical Unit.
The Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases has approved proposals to increase fines and punishments for vehicle overloading, according to the Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar.
The committee, chaired by Tarar, reviewed various legal and administrative matters related to overloading, petroleum levies, and business regulations.
The approved proposals include recommendations for higher fines and penalties for those found guilty of overloading vehicles, a common issue in Pakistan.
In addition to the overloading proposals, the committee granted in-principle approval to the National Highways and Motorway Police Seniority Rules 2026.
Draft legal amendments concerning the petroleum levy and climate support levy were also approved by the committee.
The committee also approved the proposed rules for the establishment and functioning of the Easy Business Technical Unit and the Pakistan Regulatory Registry.
These legal drafts will now be presented to the relevant forums for further action and final progress, according to the sources.
The move is expected to deter vehicle owners and operators from overloading, which can lead to safety hazards and environmental concerns.
