DPM Dar hails 'whole of govt' approach as he reviews govt fuel subsidy scheme
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday appreciated the success of the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme , saying that it reflected a “whole of government” approach. The relief scheme for owners of motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles of up to 800cc was rolled out across the country on Sept 17. PM Shehbaz Sharif had announced the subsidies to ease the public’s burden amid…
Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar lauded the Government's Fuel Relief Scheme, stating it embodied a "whole of government" approach. The relief scheme, effective since September 17, provides subsidies to owners of motorcycles, rickshaws and vehicles up to 800cc to alleviate the public's burden due to escalating fuel prices caused by geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
On Tuesday, Dar convened a meeting of the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy to evaluate the scheme's execution, with representatives from the National Information Technology Board, Pakistan Digital Authority, State Bank of Pakistan, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority, and all provincial governments in attendance. The deputy premier highlighted the necessity of ongoing cooperation to benefit the public and guarantee seamless service delivery nationwide.
To date, approximately 7.60 million registrations have been successfully processed, and the token redemption process has entered its second week, with 7.71 million tokens already redeemed. Additionally, Dar chaired a meeting of the Committee for Monitoring and Implementation of Conservation and Additional Austerity Measures, which assessed the effectiveness of austerity and conservation measures aimed at conserving fuel and ensuring fiscal responsibility.
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