Event Brief
Fuel Relief Scheme revised; SMS charges scrapped
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 20, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Summary: The government announced changes to the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, including scrapping SMS charges and abolishing the Rs500 per-token limit for two- and three-wheelers. Eligible users can get four tokens per month, each worth Rs500 relief, with an example showing reduced petrol payment after applying the relief.
WHO: Minister for IT and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja
WHAT: Announced revisions to the Prime Minister’s Fuel Relief Scheme, including abolition of SMS charges and changes to token limits and monthly token eligibility for two- and three-wheelers.
WHEN: Sep 19, 2026
WHERE: Islamabad, Pakistan
WHY: To facilitate Fuel Relief Scheme beneficiaries, particularly motorcycle, rickshaw and Qingqi users, by revising charges and token limits.
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