The government is giving an additional Rs 2,000 per month to the beneficiaries enrolled in Benazir Income Support Program under the Cheap Petrol, Cheap Diesel Scheme to protect them from the effects of rising prices of petroleum products.
This was stated ny Information Minister Marriyam. She further said 14 million households will benefit while a total of 84 million citizens will get advantage which is one third of the country’s population.
In addition, those whose monthly income is less than Rs.40.000/- per month, should register their CNIC number on 786 under the Cheap Petrol Diesel Scheme.