In response to the historic increase in petroleum prices, the governments of Sindh and Punjab have announced major relief measures aimed at easing the burden on citizens and mitigating the impact of rising costs.
In Punjab, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif unveiled a “big relief package” under Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s national austerity and savings programme. As part of the package, all public transport across the province — including the Orange Line Train, Metro Bus, Speedo Bus, and Green Electric Bus — will be free of charge, allowing commuters to travel without purchasing tickets.
Additional measures include financial support for farmers, with a subsidy of PKR 100 per liter of diesel per acre. Motorcyclists will also benefit from Rs100 per 20 litres of petrol.
