Petrol subsidy: PM Sharif orders free SMS service for registration
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered a free SMS registration service for the petrol subsidy scheme, directing officials to assist citizens and raise public awareness.
- The scheme targets owners of motorcycles, rickshaws, and vehicles with engines up to 800cc, offering a Rs100 per litre discount capped at 20 litres for two- and three-wheelers and 30 litres for small cars monthly.
- Petroleum dealers warned that the subsidy scheme’s verification process may cause operational challenges, financial risks, fraud, and delays at filling stations, urging the government to revise the plan and exclude dealers from financial liabilities.
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PM Orders Free SMS Registration for Petrol Subsidy Scheme
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities to make SMS registration for the government’s petrol subsidy scheme completely free of charge to improve access for eligible citizens. The decision is aimed at removing an additional cost from the registration process and making it easier for people to apply for the fuel relief programme. The subsidy […]
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