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Fuel subsidy beneficiaries cross 10m

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday appreciated the collective efforts of the federal and provincial governments and relevant institutions as the number of direct beneficiaries of the government’s fuel subsidy scheme crossed 10 million and announced a national award for the Information and Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja. Hosting a high-tea to recognise ministers and…

Fuel subsidy beneficiaries cross 10m

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced that the number of direct beneficiaries of Pakistan's fuel subsidy scheme has surpassed 10 million. The achievement was celebrated at a high-tea hosted by the prime minister, where he recognized the Information and Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja with a national award for her role in executing the scheme.

The event aimed to honour government officials for their efforts in ensuring the transparent outreach of the landmark scheme. Sharif acknowledged that the scheme faced several challenges during its planning stage, but the coordinated efforts of all stakeholders have led to significant progress.

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