Government plans to give motorcycle, rickshaw owners petrol at subsidized rates
- Jawad Sheikh
- 14 Mar, 2023
Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif, on Monday, took a significant step towards alleviating the burden on the lower and middle-income groups by announcing that the federal government will offer subsidized petrol to motorcyclists and rickshaw drivers.
In a high-level meeting focused on measures to mitigate the impact of inflation on these income classes, PM Shehbaz emphasized the government’s commitment to easing the difficulties faced by these groups.
A relief programme for rickshaw and motorcycle drivers was suggested and approved during the meeting. Also, at the conference, other relief options were also considered.
The government is resolved to protect low- and middle-income groups against inflation by taking all feasible measures, thus the PM decided to implement the programme and directed pertinent officers to finalise and submit it.
Besides, PM Shehbaz also approved a package for the supply of free flour for the poor during Ramadan. The premier stated that free flour will be distributed to 10.58 million households across Punjab from 25 Sha’ban to 25 Ramadan.
To ensure the effective distribution of flour, the Prime Minister directed that 8,500 utility stores should be utilized, and an additional 20,000 distribution points should be established for public convenience.
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