Business Desk 
Apr 06, 2026
Sindh government on Monday announced a major relief initiative for motorcycle owners, offering Rs2,000 per registered bike as petrol subsidy due to the rising petroleum product prices in Pakistan.
Sindh Chief Minister (CM) Syed Murad Ali Shah, addressing a press conference, said petrol subsidy amount will be transferred in the name of the owner after registration and verification. If any motorcycle owner hasn't opened their own bank account, then they are required to open account.
"If you have more than one motorcycle in your name, you will get only one subsidy. Motorcycle registration transfer can be done on Saturdays and Sundays as well, as Excise Department offices will remain open from morning till night." said Sindh CM, adding that the provincial government sat all the transporters down, they confirmed not to increase the fare.
"If the fare is being charged more, it is a crime, action will be taken against them." added the Sindh CM.
He said that Sindh alone has around 6.7 million registered motorcycles, highlighting the scale of the relief effort and its potential impact on citizens.
"To ensure timely delivery of the petrol subsidy, motorcycle owners must follow a clear registration and verification procedure." The chief minister outlined the steps during his press briefing:
- Owners must register their motorcycles using the Excise Department's digital application, providing accurate CNIC and bank account details.
- Citizens should ensure their motorcycles are registered in their own names within a 15-day window to qualify for the subsidy.
- Motorcycle ownership transfers will be free of cost for 15 days, allowing rightful beneficiaries to access the support.
- Payments will be directly transferred to verified accounts of registered owners, expected between April 15 and 20, totaling Rs2,000 per bike.
It is important to note that citizens can register for petrol subsidy on 'taxportal.excise.gos.pk'.
