PM Shehbaz announces 'relief scheme' for bikes, autos, 800cc vehicles amid rising oil prices
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday announced a “relief scheme” for users of motorcycles, autos and vehicles of up to 800cc to “alleviate the burden” of rising global oil prices. A statement issued by his office said the prime minister took “immediate notice of the recent tensions in the Middle East and the resulting surge in global oil prices, which is placing an increased burden on the…
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a relief scheme for motorcycle and vehicle owners to ease the financial strain caused by surging global oil prices. In a statement, the prime minister acknowledged the recent tensions in the Middle East and the subsequent spike in oil prices, which has placed an additional burden on the public. He emphasized the government's commitment to supporting citizens during this challenging time.
Under the "special relief scheme," motorcycle and rickshaw riders, as well as vehicle owners with engines up to 800cc, will receive a monthly rebate of Rs100 per liter of fuel. Motorcycle and rickshaw users will be granted a monthly allowance of 20 liters, while those with smaller vehicles will receive 30 liters. The relief will be implemented in Islamabad starting from midnight on September 15, and the rest of the country, including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan, will begin the scheme from midnight on September 17.
Registration for the relief scheme commenced on Sunday and will continue through an awareness campaign to ensure the public is informed. The Prime Minister's Office thanked provincial authorities for their assistance in gathering information about motorcycles, rickshaws, and small vehicles for registration.
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