The Punjab government has announced fresh relief measures for motorcycle owners, offering financial ease through the removal of transfer fees and additional subsidies aimed at reducing fuel costs for commuters. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz shared the announcement on social media, stating that the transfer fee for motorcycles up to 150cc has been completely abolished as […]
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KP announces Rs 2,000 fuel subsidy for bikers, rickshaw owners
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government on Sunday introduced the “Ehsaas Fuel Support Programme” to provide financial relief to citizens struggling with rising fuel costs. This scheme is specifically designed to assist registered owners of motorcycles, scooters, and rickshaws. Under the direction of the Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sohail Afridi, a new initiative has been launched […]
Govt begins disbursement of fuel subsidy through digital wallets
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Saturday that the disbursement of relief funds to people operating public transport and freight vehicles had begun through digital wallets. In a post on the social media platform X, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said that PM Shehbaz chaired a meeting to review the country’s petroleum reserves and the […]
Punjab CM announces diesel subsidy for farmers
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Saturday announced a major relief package for farmers, particularly those cultivating wheat across the province, under which financial assistance will be provided to farmers owning up to 25 acres of land through a diesel subsidy. Under the initiative, a subsidy of Rs 150 per litre will be provided on […]
Punjab announced free public transport across cities in the province
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced free public transport services across all cities in the province, aiming to provide relief to citizens amid rising fuel costs and economic pressure. Read More: Maryam Aurangzeb has assured the public will get relief as global conditions improve Following the directive, passengers will no longer be required to […]
Subsidised users offset relief from power tariff cut
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s power sector is facing a fresh set of challenges as the number of subsidised electricity consumers has more than doubled in three years, effectively neutralising the impact of a 62-paisa per unit reduction in average tariff that was due from January 1. Read More: Electricity prices may drop by up to 72 paisa […]
CM announces Rs 200 billion subsidy on flour
LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz on Thursday announced substantial decrease in price of flour with a subsidy of around Rs 200 billion besides ensuring availability of free medicines to cancer and other patients in hospitals across the province. Addressing a press conference here, he said the incumbent government was well aware of problems being […]
ECC approves Rs 24.26 billion fertilizer subsidy
ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet here on Thursday approved Rs 24.26 billion subsidy on fertiliser for Kharif Crops 2022 and also enhanced Minimum Support Price (MSP) of Wheat Crop 2021-22 from Rs.1,950/40 Kg to Rs 2,200/ 40 Kg. The meeting was chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin […]
PM says weaker segments to be provided subsidy for buying basic essential commodities
ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that the government was committed to provide all financial resources to help out the weaker segments of society in buying basic essential commodities through targeted subsidy. He directed to finalize the new system at the earliest so that it could be formally launched from the next month. […]
Govt providing subsidy of Rs300,000 for low income household
ISLAMABAD: The government is providing a subsidy of Rs300,000 for low income household to enable them to own their house. For this purpose, an allocation of Rs33 billion was proposed in the budget. Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin said this during his budget speech in the Parliament House on Friday. The government has […]