The Punjab government has abolished the registration and transfer fees for motorbikes in the province.
In a comprehensive relief package, every registered motorcycle owner will receive a monthly subsidy of Rs2,000.
Additionally, registered motorcycles will be eligible for a discount of Rs100 per litre on up to 20 litres of petrol each month.
Motorbikers can apply for a fuel subsidy by calling the 1000 helpline, using the “Maryam Ko Batain” app, or via the official government portal.
Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz stated that the government is working tirelessly to reduce the economic burden on ordinary citizens, emphasising that these steps are part of a broader ongoing effort.
PM Shehbaz announces lower petrol prices
A day earlier, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif announced that the government was reducing the petrol levy by Rs80 per litre, after which the commodity would be available to the end consumer for Rs378 per litre.
Petroleum levy rates were adjusted to limit the increase in diesel prices, which stand at RsRs520.35, and its impact on transportation and freight costs. The levy on petrol was increased to Rs160 per litre from Rs105, while it was reduced to zero on diesel from Rs55.
PM Shehbaz said that he had, however, not been able to consult the members of his cabinet on this decision due to “haste”.
These developments have taken place amid a global fuel crisis resulting from the US-Israeli war on Iran, which began on February 28.
