Fuel subsidy beneficiaries cross 10m

Dawn reported that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed the milestone reached when the count of people receiving direct benefits from the fuel subsidy programme passed 10 million. He credited the joint work of federal and provincial administrations and related institutions for the achievement. During the event he also announced a national award for Information and Technology Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja.

At a high-tea he hosted, the prime minister recognised ministers and officials who helped carry out the programme and keep its outreach transparent. He said others would also receive shields to acknowledge their hard work.

He noted that the plan had faced several difficulties and worries at the outset. Joint action from every party involved, he said, has produced notable gains.