Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday introduced an online verification and registration system allowing citizens to confirm motorcycle ownership and apply digitally for a targeted fuel subsidy of Rs2,000 per month.
Speaking at a press conference at the CM House in Karachi, the chief minister said applicants must enter their CNIC and bank account details on the official portal to complete the process, after which they receive automated confirmation.
Accompanied by Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, Excise Minister Mukesh Kumar Chawla, and Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab, he said only motorcycles registered in the owner’s name would qualify for the subsidy.
Under the scheme, every eligible motorcycle owner will receive Rs2,000 per month, equivalent to subsidizing about 20 liters of fuel.
The chief minister said subsidy payments will be transferred quickly through the banking system
. Account holders of Sindh Bank will receive the amount within 24 hours, while payments to other bank accounts will be processed within three days.
A dedicated helpline has also been set up to assist applicants with registration and verification.
Mr Shah said the initiative aims to promote financial inclusion and encourage citizens to open bank accounts to receive direct government transfers.
To facilitate the process, the Sindh Excise and Taxation Department has abolished the Rs500 motorcycle transfer fee, while excise offices across the province will remain open from 8:00 am to midnight, including weekends, for 15 days.
Officials said about 1,500 motorcycles have already been transferred to their rightful owners.
The chief minister said the targeted subsidy framework includes multiple relief measures.
A Rs13.4 billion allocation has been made for the motorcycle subsidy, while a transport subsidy program coordinated with the federal government is estimated at Rs14.3 billion per month.
The provincial government is currently subsidizing around 11,000 private buses and 470 government-run buses to stabilize fares.
Mr Shah warned that any increase in transport fares will face strict action, adding that fares will remain at Feb 28, 2026, levels, benefiting millions of commuters.
He also announced that a Rs3 billion subsidy program for small farmers would begin this week, while the government is working on mechanisms to provide direct relief on essential commodities such as flour and food items.
According to the chief minister, consultations with transporters and traders’ associations have largely resulted in support for the government’s relief measures, with most groups agreeing to call off protests over the recent fuel price hike.
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