Punjab CM announces relief package for farmers
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has decided to provide cash support and a Rs100 per liter subsidy on diesel per acre to protect agriculture and food security, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
In a post on the social media website “X” on Saturday, CM Maryam Nawaz said every registered motorcycle owner will receive a Rs100 subsidy for up to 20 litres. People won’t be left alone in tough times, and we urge citizens to prefer public transport, she added.
CM Maryam said that the government increased the petroleum prices in view of the rise in petrol prices in the international market.
She said that our farmers are the backbone of our national economy, and I am with the farming community during this crucial period.
Maryam Nawaz said that she personally supervised the process of the subsidy to ensure the provision of financial relief to them.
The surge in international oil prices amid ongoing global crises has led to a significant increase in petrol and diesel costs in Pakistan.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) April 3, 2026
To safeguard our farmers, all wheat-growing farmers in Punjab with landholdings of up to 25 acres will receive a diesel subsidy of 10 litres… https://t.co/SPi3dTTMbQ
Earlier, the Punjab government announced free public transport services within all cities across the province as part of a major relief package.
CM Maryam while unveiling the package, said that financial assistance would be provided to protect agriculture, food, and farmers.
A subsidy of Rs 00 per liter per acre on diesel will be given to farmers.
Under the relief package, citizens will not have to purchase tickets while traveling on the Orange Line Train, Metro Bus Service, Speedo Bus, and Green Electric Bus.
Till the oil crises is there, Public transport would be free for the people of Punjab.
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) April 3, 2026
Passengers will no longer need to purchase tickets for the Orange Line Train, Metro Bus, Speedo Bus, or Green Electric Bus.
I encourage everyone to make full use of these facilities and…
The government has also decided to provide subsidies to motorcyclists, under which every registered bike owner will receive Rs 100 subsidy on 20 liters of fuel.
Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while announcing the package during a global crisis, appreciated Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for maintaining the petroleum supply and prices in Pakistan for a month despite international challenges.
She said that by providing billions of rupees in relief within a month, the prime minister made sincere efforts to shield the public from hardships, adding that relief was delivered despite a difficult economic situation.
I am pleased to announce a massive relief package for the people of Punjab!
— Maryam Nawaz Sharif (@MaryamNSharif) April 3, 2026
Fuel Subsidy: Motorbike owners can now get 20 liters of petrol/month at a discounted rate of Rs. 100/liter.
How to apply (Starting April 4):
Call 1000
Use the 'Maryam Ko Batayen' App
Visit… pic.twitter.com/B7ckyB9oiB
Reporter: Rao Dilshad Hussain