Sindh govt waives motorcycle transfer fee

Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Friday announced relief measures including a Rs2,000 subsidy for each registered motorcyclist, transfer of payments directly to verified owners’ bank accounts, and waiving motorbike transfer fee, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Chief Minister Murad said petrol will not be available at reduced rates at fuel stations, the government will provide direct financial assistance to motorcycle owners.

He added that an application will be operational within two to three days, allowing registration of motorcycles through national identity cards.

He further announced that motorcycle transfers have been made free of cost from today, urging owners to transfer their vehicles in their names within 15 days.

The government will provide a subsidy of Rs100 per liter, and after 15 days, Rs 2,000 will be transferred to each registered motorcyclist.

Murad Ali Shah said citizens can verify their motorcycles through the Excise Department’s website, and after 15 days, payments will be forwarded to all registered owners.

He also highlighted support for small farmers, stating that the wheat price has been fixed at Rs3,500 per maund.

Due to increased diesel prices, small farmers owning around 2 million acres will receive Rs 1,500 per acre, with payments starting from Monday. He added that large landowners will have to manage independently.

The chief minister said provinces will implement the initiative themselves, adding that the targeted subsidy programme will initially be tested for one month before further expansion.

Additionally, subsidies will also be provided to the transport sector, with public transport and goods transport operators set to receive monthly assistance of Rs100,000, Rs70,000, and Rs80,000 respectively.

Reporter Aajiz Jamali