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Pakistan Widens Fuel Subsidy Scheme, Abolishes Petrol Token Limit

3 reports, 2 independent Updated Oct 10
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The government moved to widen and streamline the fuel relief scheme announced by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar issued directions while chairing the National Steering Committee on Fuel Subsidy. These directions, announced by Information Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja, abolished the five-litre petrol limit linked to a single token. Registration for the scheme continues nationwide via SMS to 9771, and redemption is available in areas without internet connectivity.

From tribune.com.pk

Why it matters

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The updates aim to ensure that every operational fuel station is brought onto the subsidy system. The State Bank of Pakistan also settled relief claims related to the scheme. These measures affect the operational parameters of the national fiscal relief program.

Government officials in Pakistan, including Shehbaz Sharif and Ishaq Dar, are leading efforts related to national development, fiscal planning, and relief through the finance ministry.

From tribune.com.pk

Who's involved

  • Ishaq DarDeputy Prime Minister who chaired the committee issuing the subsidy directions.
  • Shehbaz SharifPrime Minister whose fuel relief scheme was the subject of the updates.
  • State Bank of PakistanCentral bank that received and settled relief claims under the scheme.
  • Shaza Fatima KhawajaInformation Technology Minister who announced the scheme updates.
  • PakistanThe sovereign state implementing the major fiscal relief scheme.

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