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Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima confirms millions registered for fuel relief scheme

Federal Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced registration figures for the Prime Minister's fuel relief scheme in Islamabad on Friday.

5.8 mln people register under fuel relief scheme: Shaza Fatima
File photo 5.8 mln people register under fuel relief scheme: Shaza Fatima Photo: Associated Press of Pakistan

Registration and token numbers rise

The minister stated that approximately 5.8 million people had registered under the program while around 6.1 million tokens were generated. A total of 4.7 million individuals successfully obtained fuel through this facility since its launch.

Rules changed for two-wheelers

Officials removed the five-litre limit for motorcycles, rickshaws and Qingqi after receiving public feedback on the matter. The ownership requirement was also dropped for users operating rented vehicles who previously could not register.

Eligible vehicle types defined

The scheme covers motorcycles, rickshaws, Qingqi and cars with engine capacities up to 800cc. Eligible users can receive a Rs 500 token once every week without any volume restrictions.

All 2 outlets report consistently

No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.

  • Associated Press of Pakistan
  • Dawn

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