PM widens fuel subsidy, eases weekly limits
• Token validity increased, people can now use Rs500 discount per week • Minister says scheme benefits 24m • Sindh likely to introduce revised market timings ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday approved a revised structure for the public under the fuel relief scheme currently in vogue across the country, expanding it to include more two- and three-wheelers, and easing weekly limits…
Islamabad, September 19th, 2026 - Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended the fuel relief scheme, now encompassing two- and three-wheelers, to benefit an estimated 24 million people. Under the revised scheme, motorcycle, rickshaw, and Qingqi rickshaw owners registered since January 1, 2006, can now avail of a weekly Rs500 discount, with a maximum monthly concession of Rs2,000.
The token validity has also been extended to seven days from issuance. The minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, stated that the government is implementing the scheme through facilitation camps across the four provinces and has received positive feedback from citizens. Government vehicles have seen a 50% reduction in fuel allocations, and new purchases have been curtailed, while official dinners and lunches have been limited.
The Sindh government is expected to announce revised market and restaurant closure timings next week.
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