Tag: RICKSHAW

  • Govt to cut per litre petrol price for low-income people by Rs100: Musadik Malik

    Govt to cut per litre petrol price for low-income people by Rs100: Musadik Malik

    The State Minister for Petroleum, Musadik Malik, announced on Monday a significant reduction of Rs100 in the price of petrol for low-income people.

    The minister stated during a news conference held in Islamabad that the wealthy will pay Rs100 more for petroleum products while the underprivileged will receive the same amount in relief.

    The specifics of this execution strategy will probably be made public by the administration within the upcoming week.

    In addition, the government would provide low-income groups with gas subsidies.

    Prior to this, Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif stated that low-income individuals would pay Rs50 less for petrol. However, Musadik Malik declared on Monday that the Prime Minister had now ordered to provide a Rs100 discount on petrol to low-income citizens instead of a Rs50 discount.

    While chairing a review meeting on Sunday, PM Shehbaz said that the petroleum relief would be given to low-income consumers who have motorcycles, rickshaws, and other small vehicles (less than 800cc).

    He said the program of petroleum subsidies would be started soon, and a comprehensive strategy would be formed with the cooperation of relevant departments for effective implementation of the subsidy program.

    He said motorcycles, rickshaws, and small cars were used by low-income people, and the petroleum subsidy would give relief to the poor.

    The government was making efforts to provide all possible help to the poor people despite its economic difficulties, he added.

  • First Lady distributes specially built rickshaws among those with disabilities

    First Lady distributes specially built rickshaws among those with disabilities

    On Sunday, First Lady Begum Samina Arif Alvi distributed rickshaws to individuals with disabilities. The rickshaws could be entirely operated by hand and were designed especially for special persons.

    This will make it possible for people with disabilities to earn money on their own, without being dependent on anyone. Since they were designed specifically for those with disabilities, these rickshaws will be simpler for them to operate than regular rickshaws.

    According to APP, Begum Alvi added in her brief remarks that these modern rickshaws would help the disabled in becoming self-sufficient.

    She stated that every step should be taken to include special individuals in society on a large scale. She continued, “All segments of society should play their role in achieving this objective.”

  • Rickshaw driver allegedly rapes woman, minor daughter

    Rickshaw driver allegedly rapes woman, minor daughter

    A rickshaw driver along with his companion have allegedly gang-raped a woman and her minor daughter near LDA Avenue, ARY News reported on Monday.

    According to the police statement of the victim, the rickshaw drove the mother and the daughter around before stopping it at a shady spot near LDA Avenue where the driver, along with his friend, allegedly raped them both.

    The woman said she reached Thokar Niaz Baig on a coach and sat in a rickshaw for Saddar Cantt, but then the accused drove them wayward and finally parked the vehicle at LDA Avenue in the dark of the night.

    Chung Police have arrested the suspect while the victims have been taken to the hospital for medical tests.

    Read More: 12-year-old boys ‘gang rape four-year-old girl’ in Punjab

    Police said they are still gathering more evidence into the case and confirmed the rickshaw had the registration plate LEU-4882, which the alleged rapist abandoned when victims shouted for help.

    “They both raped me and my daughter one after another inside the rickshaw,” the victim said, adding that they ran away when they shouted for help.
    FIR states that the suspects snatched a phone and Rs5,000 cash from the woman as well.

  • Three sisters drive rickshaws to earn living amidst coronavirus pandemic in Lahore

    Three sisters drive rickshaws to earn living amidst coronavirus pandemic in Lahore

    Three  sisters from Lahore are driving rickshaws to earn a living after being affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

    According to reports, Nasreen Bibi, Saima Khatun, and Shahnaz Bibi started their work after buying rickshaws in installments. Speaking to Independent Urdu, Nasreen said: “I am the only breadwinner of my family. My children are young, and I have no one to support me financially.”

    Nasreen said that one of her sister’s husband had died, and the other sister’s husband is unwell, so the siblings decided to go out and earn a living through rickshaw rides.

    “I first learned how to drive a rickshaw and then bought one in monthly installments of Rs 5,000 ” said Nasreen.

    The sisters thought of providing rickshaw rides when the lockdown was lifted.

    “We had no income. I started driving a rickshaw so I would be able to earn money and educate my children,” Saima shared.

  • Pakistan launches first electric rickshaw

    Pakistan launches first electric rickshaw

    It’s time to bid goodbye to those rickshaws which produce poisonous gases or make noise because Pakistan is introducing electric rickshaws. These new electric rickshaws will run on batteries and will be completely manufactured in Pakistan.

    According to manufacturers, this new mode of transport will soon be seen on roads.

    “But for that to happen, it’s very important that the government endorses these vehicles. If this rickshaw will be successful in the country and its demand increases, many other vehicles will be converted soon”, an industrialist said.

    The three-wheelers were launched at the event ‘Showcasing Pakistan’s First Fully-Electric Three-Wheel Vehicle’ that was inaugurated by PM’s Adviser on Climate Change Malik Amin Aslam.

    The adviser said, “By the end of this year the electric vehicle policy will be fully launched in the country. The policy will boost the concept of pollution-free vehicles in the country”.

    The electric vehicles do not emit smoke or make noise pollution and cut fuel cost as well, Aslam added.