{
  "id": 8472121,
  "title": "DPM Dar directs inclusion of all operational fuel stations in PM’s relief scheme",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/dpm-dar-directs-inclusion-of-all-operational-fuel-stations-in-pms-8472121",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-19T13:30:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dawn",
    "slug": "dawn",
    "url": "https://www.dawn.com/news/2031145/dpm-dar-directs-inclusion-of-all-operational-fuel-stations-in-pms-relief-scheme"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar instructed that all functional fuel stations be incorporated into the prime minister's fuel relief scheme during a meeting of the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy. Stations permanently closed or exclusively dealing in diesel would be excluded from the system, according to a statement released by his office. The committee confirmed that a large majority of fuel stations nationwide were now operational on the system and citizens were redeeming fuel tokens. Registration continued nationwide via SMS to 9771. The committee also approved the redemption of fuel tokens through SMS at stations in areas without internet connectivity. AJK, GB, and the provinces were asked to provide lists of stations to be added to the scheme promptly. The State Bank of Pakistan reported that all payment claims received in the past three days had been fully settled, with daily processing of claims on the same day. Dar praised the efforts of provincial administrations and SBP, emphasizing the need for relief to reach intended beneficiaries without interruption. PM Shehbaz announced a relief scheme for motorcycle, auto, and up to 800cc vehicle owners to mitigate the impact of rising global oil prices on Sep 13. The scheme expanded to include more two and three-wheelers, easing weekly limits to offer motorists greater flexibility. Renewed hostilities in the Middle East caused fuel prices to spike in the past two months, with the fuel subsidy scheme initially facing challenges on its launch as some petrol pumps refused to honor the digital app's offer of a Rs100 per litre reduction. The government also reintroduced austerity measures, including a 9pm closing time for markets and reducing fuel provision for official vehicles by 50% for three months.",
  "summary": "Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Saturday directed that all operational fuel stations be brought onto the system under the prime minister’s fuel relief scheme , while permanently closed stations and those dealing exclusively in diesel be removed from the list. He issued the directives while chairing a meeting of the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy to review the…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Dawn - Pakistan",
        "title": "DPM Dar directs inclusion of all operational fuel stations in PM’s relief scheme",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/dpm-dar-directs-inclusion-of-all-operational-fuel-stations-in-pms",
        "published": "2026-09-19T13:30:29.000Z"
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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."
}