Over 1.3 million youths register for Punjab e-bike scheme
More than 1.3 million young people in Lahore registered for the Punjab government's e-bike initiative on October 12.
Registration numbers and application count
The official announcement confirmed that over 607,000 applications were submitted for the program. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered authorities to finish the selection process immediately.
Selection method and payment terms
A balloting process will choose 100,000 winners who pay monthly installments of Rs3,000. The Punjab government covers all interest costs for these 100,000 e-bikes.
Training and support for women
Free driving lessons are arranged for successful female applicants under the chief minister's instructions. Officials state that affordable transport helps female students access education and save on expenses.
All 2 outlets report consistently
No differences in figures, names or dates across these reports.
- Associated Press of Pakistan
- Business Recorder
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