PM waives SMS charges for fuel subsidy scheme
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday ordered the launch of a fuel subsidy scheme for owners of motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles up to 800cc to provide relief to low-income and middle-class people hit by rising petrol prices amid the situation in the Gulf. The prime minister, who chaired a high-level meeting to review progress on the PM Special Relief Scheme, also ordered that the…
Islamabad: On September 15, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif initiated a fuel subsidy scheme aimed at providing relief to low-income and middle-class citizens grappling with the surge in petrol prices due to the Gulf situation. During a high-level meeting, Sharif ordered the elimination of SMS charges for the registration process, making it accessible to all eligible motorists.
The scheme will commence in Islamabad early on September 15, followed by nationwide availability from September 16-17. Sharif emphasized the deployment of Islamabad's administration, public representatives, and volunteers for citizen guidance during the registration process. Extensive awareness campaigns through various media channels are planned to maximize the scheme's reach.
As of Monday, over 600,000 SMS registrations were received, with 42,933 successful registrations recorded in the Islamabad region alone. Registration necessitates only four details: CNIC number, vehicle number plate, province of registration, and vehicle registration date. All information regarding the scheme can be found on the Urdu website www.pmfuelrelief.pk.
The meeting included Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Economic Affairs Minister Ahad Cheema, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Petroleum Minister Ali Pervez Malik, and IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, alongside other senior officials.
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