Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif credits federal and provincial cooperation as the number of beneficiaries of the fuel subsidy scheme exceeds 10 million.

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that more than 10 million people have benefited from the government’s fuel subsidy scheme, crediting cooperation between the federal and provincial governments for the initiative’s progress.

Addressing a meeting on the fuel subsidy scheme, the prime minister said the provinces had provided substantial administrative and financial support when the scheme was launched in February.

He said the joint efforts of the federal and provincial governments had contributed to the scheme’s progress.

“When the scheme was launched in February, the provinces extended full administrative and financial support. By the grace of Allah, the joint efforts of the federal and provincial governments have borne fruit. Today, the number of people benefiting from this facility has exceeded 10 million,” the prime minister said.

Shehbaz Sharif acknowledged the role of provincial governments in supporting the initiative, emphasizing the importance of coordination between the federation and the provinces in implementing the scheme.

The milestone marks an increase in the number of people who have received benefits through the fuel subsidy program. The prime minister’s remarks highlighted the contribution of intergovernmental cooperation to its implementation.

The scheme is aimed at providing fuel-related relief to eligible beneficiaries. However, further details about the latest beneficiary count, the total amount disbursed and the distribution of beneficiaries across provinces were not included in the supplied statement.

The prime minister’s comments underscore the government’s focus on cooperation among federal and provincial institutions in delivering the initiative.