Pakistan Widens Fuel Subsidy Scheme, Abolishes Petrol Token Limit
What happened
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
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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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.Also in this story
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The entities involved
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Ishaq Dar
Deputy Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan
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Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister of Pakistan (2022–2023; 2024–present)
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State Bank of Pakistan
central bank of Pakistan
Related events
- Shehbaz Sharif initiates a nationwide targeted fuel subsidy scheme in Pakistan.
- Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif announced a major relief package concerning fuel prices.
- Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman rejected the petrol relief package announced by PM Shehbaz Sharif.
- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed the Ministry of Finance to consider a new scheme.
- Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting in Islamabad on August 17, 2026.