PM Shehbaz directs cancellation of petrol pump licences over failure to facilitate fuel subsidy beneficiaries

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities to revoke petrol pump licenses for those not assisting fuel subsidy beneficiaries under the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Programme. During a review meeting, the prime minister expressed satisfaction with the program's implementation, praising the simplification of registration and subsidy disbursement procedures which boosted registrations and enabled more deserving citizens to benefit.

The technology-driven scheme was hailed as a "game changer" for future public welfare initiatives. Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima and her team were commended for developing a robust monitoring and dashboard system. As of November 4, 2026, 15,519,282 citizens had registered, including 15.06 million motorcycle owners and 449,000 owners of vehicles with up to 800cc engines.

A total of 63,153,685 fuel tokens were issued, with 59,445,347 utilized. Rs28.6 billion in payments had been disbursed by this date. Separate call centers were established for consumer and pump inquiries. In September, a relief scheme was announced for motorcycle, rickshaw, and small vehicle owners, offering a monthly subsidy of Rs100 per liter for 20 liters (two/three-wheelers) or Rs100 per liter for 30 liters (up to 800cc vehicles).