{
  "id": 18290978,
  "title": "PM Shehbaz directs cancellation of petrol pump licences over failure to facilitate fuel subsidy beneficiaries",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/pm-shehbaz-directs-cancellation-of-petrol-pump-licences-over-failure-18290978",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T10:19:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn - Pakistan",
    "slug": "dawn-pakistan",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2042330/pm-shehbaz-directs-cancellation-of-petrol-pump-licences-over-failure-to-facilitate-fuel-subsidy-beneficiaries"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a meeting to assess the Prime Minister's Fuel Relief Programme, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered the cancellation of petrol pump licences for those not assisting registered beneficiaries. The prime minister praised the programme's implementation and transparency, noting that the simplification of registration and subsidy distribution processes has led to more citizens benefitting. The programme, which went into effect in September, offers a monthly subsidy of Rs100 per litre for two- and three-wheeled vehicles and up to 30 litres for vehicles with engine capacities of up to 800cc. As of November 4, 2026, the programme had registered over 15.5 million citizens, including 15.06 million motorcycle owners and 449,000 owners of smaller vehicles. A total of 63.15 crore fuel tokens have been issued, with 59.45 crore used. The prime minister commended the Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima and her team for creating an effective monitoring system. Separate call centres have been set up for consumers and petrol pumps to handle programme-related inquiries and complaints.",
  "summary": "Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to cancel the licences of petrol pumps that fail to facilitate registered beneficiaries under the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Programme . Chairing a meeting to review progress on the programme, the prime minister expressed satisfaction over its implementation and transparency, according to a statement issued by the…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}