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Fuel subsidies launch for 9 million motorists via SMS tokens

By Drooid · Oct 7, 2026, 3:54 PM UTC · How we work

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Government launched Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme to subsidize fuel for 9 million motorists.
Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said subsidies are delivered through SMS tokens linked to IDs.
Motorcycle and rickshaw users receive 500 rupees weekly, up to 2,000 rupees monthly, via four tokens.
800 cc car owners get a 100-rupee-per-liter discount on 10 liters each 10 days, up to three tokens.
Eligibility now includes vehicles up to 20 years old and those registered after Jan. 1, 2006.

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Government launched Prime Minister’s Special Relief Scheme to subsidize fuel for 9 million motorists.
Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja said subsidies are delivered through SMS tokens linked to IDs.
Motorcycle and rickshaw users receive 500 rupees weekly, up to 2,000 rupees monthly, via four tokens.
800 cc car owners get a 100-rupee-per-liter discount on 10 liters each 10 days, up to three tokens.
Eligibility now includes vehicles up to 20 years old and those registered after Jan. 1, 2006.