Law & Governance | June 2026 | 4 min read
⚡ Quick Takeaways
- Raast QR payments are now available for motorway e-challans on selected routes.
- The pilot covers M1 Islamabad-Peshawar, M2 Islamabad-Lahore and Islamabad-Murree Expressway.
- Drivers can use any banking app that supports Raast QR to pay speeding fines.
- The system is meant to reduce cash handling and make challan payment faster.
- Authorities will review pilot performance before expanding it to more routes.
Motorway drivers on selected routes in Pakistan now have a new cashless option for paying traffic e-challans. The Raast QR payment service has been launched on a pilot basis to make fine payments quicker, easier and more transparent for motorists.
| 3 Routes Pilot launched on M1, M2 and Murree Expressway |
Raast QR Payments through supported mobile banking apps |
Cashless Fines Designed to reduce manual challan payment handling |
What Has Changed for Motorway Drivers
Motorists travelling on selected motorway corridors can now pay their traffic e-challans by scanning a Raast QR code instead of relying on cash-based payment methods. The new facility has been introduced in collaboration with the National Highway Authority, the National Highways and Motorway Police and Zindigi – JS Bank.
The change is part of the wider push toward digital public payments under the State Bank of Pakistan’s Raast system and the government’s Cashless Pakistan vision. For ordinary drivers, the practical benefit is simple: a speeding fine issued on the covered route can be paid through a banking app without visiting a payment counter or carrying cash.
| Reader note: This is a pilot facility, so it is not yet available on every motorway or highway route in Pakistan. |
Routes Covered Under the Pilot
The QR payment facility has started on three major routes. These include the M1 Motorway between Islamabad and Peshawar, the M2 Motorway between Islamabad and Lahore, and the Islamabad-Murree Expressway. These corridors carry heavy commuter, tourist and intercity traffic, making them useful routes for testing a cashless challan payment process.
Under the system, speeding fines issued on designated routes can be paid instantly through Raast QR using any compatible banking app. Once a driver receives an e-challan, the QR option is expected to help complete the payment directly from a mobile phone. This can reduce delays, manual collection issues and the inconvenience of later fine clearance.
Key Details for Motorists
| Item | Details | What It Means |
| Payment method | Raast QR through supported banking apps | Drivers can pay without cash |
| Pilot routes | M1, M2 and Islamabad-Murree Expressway | Service is limited to selected corridors |
| Main use | Speeding e-challan payments | Focused on motorway fine clearance |
| Partners | NHA, NHMP and Zindigi – JS Bank | Public and banking-sector collaboration |
| Next step | Pilot review before wider rollout | Expansion depends on performance |
Why Raast QR Matters for Challan Payments
Raast is Pakistan’s instant payment system and is designed to support fast digital payments between individuals, businesses and government entities. Using it for motorway challans can help create a cleaner payment record, reduce cash handling and make enforcement more transparent for both drivers and officials.
For the motorway police, digital payment can also support better reconciliation of challans, fewer manual errors and improved tracking of paid and unpaid fines. For motorists, the biggest value is convenience. A driver using a covered motorway can settle a challan through a phone instead of waiting for a cash process or searching for a later payment channel.
| Important: Drivers should still keep a screenshot or digital receipt after payment until the challan status is fully updated. |
What Happens Next
Authorities will monitor the system during the pilot phase before deciding whether to expand it to more motorways and national highways. If the system performs well, it could become a wider digital payment option for traffic enforcement across the country.
The move also fits into Pakistan’s broader shift toward cashless public services. From tolling and challans to government receipts and citizen services, digital payments are gradually becoming part of everyday public-sector operations. The success of this pilot will depend on ease of use, payment confirmation speed, public awareness and smooth coordination between road authorities, police and banks.
| Bottom line: Motorway e-challan payments are becoming easier, but drivers should check whether their route is covered before relying on Raast QR. |
Disclaimer: This article is based on official and publicly reported information available at the time of publication. Drivers should follow NHMP instructions and confirm challan payment status through official channels.
