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ISLAMABAD: Under criticism over a proposed fuel subsidy scheme ahead of elections, the government on Thursday approved a subsidised electric bike and rickshaw scheme through Prime Minister’s Youth Programme at an initial estimated cost of about Rs7.5 billion. The decision was taken at a meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet that also approved about Rs15bn loan …

ISLAMABAD: Days after raising the petrol prices to a record level, the federal government has decided in principle to provide subsidised petrol to motorcycle and rickshaw owners. The government also made up its mind to give another round of stipend to the less privileged people under the Ehsaas programme enabling them to get essential food items at comparatively reduced rates. Both decisions …