ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has approved a one-month extension for the fuel subsidy previously granted to motorcyclists, public transport operators, and goods carriers across the country, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif endorsing the decision.
As per a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the premier decided to continue providing relief to the economically vulnerable sections of society during the current situation.
Alongside the extension, the prime minister directed transporters not to raise passenger fares or freight charges. The statement also said he issued instructions for effective monitoring of the relief measures.
He stressed the need for effective monitoring of relief measures so that their benefits reached deserving individuals directly.
“The government would continue to extend maximum possible relief to the public, with facilitating the common citizen remaining its top priority,” the prime minister said, adding that people would not be left alone under any circumstances.
The measures included a subsidy of Rs100 per litre for two-wheeler users, capped at 20 litres per month for three months. It was also announced that trucks carrying 80-85pc of food items would receive direct support of Rs70,000 per month, large transport vehicles would be given Rs80,000 per month and inter-city public service vehicles would receive Rs100,000 per month to help keep fares stable.
Under the plan, motorcycle owners are set to receive a subsidy of Rs100 per litre on petrol, while small trucks will be provided a monthly subsidy of Rs70,000 to help offset rising operational costs.
The prime minister further announced that large trucks would receive Rs80,000 per month, while public transport operators would be granted Rs100,000 per month in support.
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