Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday noted that 3,976 motor vehicles have been processed under the fuel subsidy scheme, with Rs146.77 million disbursed, and more than 5,000 cases being reviewed due to CNIC mismatches, missing IBAN details and other data inconsistencies.
These details emerged during a meeting Shah chaired at the CM House to review the implementation of the targeted fuel subsidy for the transport sector introduced in response to the recent hike in fuel prices. He ordered expediting disbursements while strengthening data accuracy and enforcement mechanisms.
The meeting was informed that the subsidy programme, jointly financed by the federal and provincial governments, aims to support goods transporters and public service vehicles. Sindh has submitted data of 11,980 eligible motor vehicles.
Expressing concern over delays and returned cases, Shah directed all the provincial government departments to resolve data issues on a priority basis and ensure that the maximum number of eligible transporters receive relief without further delay.
“Relief must reach genuine transporters quickly. There should be zero tolerance for delays caused by incomplete or inaccurate data,” he stressed. He instructed the transport and excise departments to coordinate closely with the federal authorities to address the pending cases and streamline the verification processes.
The meeting was told that the transport department has initiated major digital reforms, including the automation of the Motor Vehicle Inspection, Provincial Transport Authority and Regional Transport Authority systems, along with integration with the excise department, the traffic police and the National Highways & Motorway Police.
Shah appreciated these efforts, and ordered further strengthening of the digital ecosystem. “Technology must be used to eliminate inefficiencies, improve transparency and ensure effective regulation of the transport sector.”
The CM also ordered strict enforcement of route permits and fitness certification requirements, noting that gaps in registration and weak enforcement have allowed many vehicles to operate. He ordered that no vehicle be registered or transferred without route permit verification, field enforcement through traffic police be intensified and non-compliant vehicles face strict penalties. “The rule of law must prevail. Vehicles operating without permits or fitness certificates will not be tolerated.”
Shah highlighted that better coordination between the transport, excise and law enforcement officials is essential for the effective implementation of subsidy and regulatory measures. He said the ongoing automation and integration would help bring undocumented vehicles into the formal system, improve compliance and ensure targeted delivery of government support.
He pointed out that the subsidy initiative is aimed at stabilising the transport sector and protecting the public from the impact of rising fuel costs. “Our objective is to support transporters while ensuring transparency and accountability. Every eligible beneficiary must receive relief in a fair and timely manner.”
