{"id":14280,"date":"2026-04-04T09:27:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=14280"},"modified":"2026-04-04T09:27:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T09:27:13","slug":"punjab-rolls-out-petrol-relief-package-complete-procedure-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paksouch.com\/?p=14280","title":{"rendered":"Punjab rolls out petrol relief package \u2014 complete procedure announced"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday launched a comprehensive petrol relief package following a sharp increase in petroleum prices.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a statement shared on social media, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced a wide-ranging relief package aimed at reducing the financial burden on citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Free motorcycle registration and transfer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As part of the package, public transport has been made free across the province. Additionally, motorcycle registration charges and transfer fees have been waived.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rs2,000 monthly support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has also introduced a fuel subsidy for registered motorcycle owners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under the scheme, eligible citizens will receive a subsidy of Rs100 per litre on up to 20 litres of petrol per month, amounting to Rs2,000 monthly support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The relief package has been implemented with immediate effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply for Petrol Subsidy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Registered motorcycle owners can apply through the following methods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call the helpline 1000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply via the official web portal&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/mkb.punjab.gov.pk\/\">mkb.punjab.gov.pk<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the mobile app \u201cMaryam Ke Batain\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional Relief Measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Farmers will receive a subsidy of Rs100 per litre on diesel per acre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Financial assistance will be provided to wheat growers owning up to 25 acres of land<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said the government is working tirelessly to reduce the economic burden on the common man and support the agricultural sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the federal government announced a fresh adjustment in the petrol price, setting it at Rs378 per litre, with the revised rate coming into effect from midnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif, while addressing the nation, confirmed that the petrol price reduction will remain in place for one month as part of a short-term relief measure aimed at easing pressure on the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the fuel adjustment, the Prime Minister also announced strict austerity steps, stating that the salaries and privileges of cabinet members will remain suspended for the next six months.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LAHORE: The Punjab government on Saturday launched a comprehensive petrol relief package following a sharp increase in petroleum prices. In a statement shared on social media, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced a wide-ranging relief package aimed at reducing the financial burden on citizens. 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