Pakistan, April 13 -- The Government of Punjab is moving ahead with a major relief initiative aimed at motorcycle users, proposing a petrol subsidy scheme that could benefit millions of riders across the province.

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According to official sources, the provincial government has sought Rs24 billion from the finance department to fund the bikers subsidy programme. A summary has been forwarded for approval to Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, after which funds are expected to be released for implementation.

The proposed plan includes a subsidy of Rs100 per litre of petrol for registered motorcycle users. Authorities estimate that around 12.5 million bikers across Punjab will be e...