{"id":524656,"date":"2026-01-10T00:56:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:56:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=524656"},"modified":"2026-01-10T00:56:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T19:56:08","slug":"balochistan-cabinet-approves-electric-bike-scheme-for-general-public","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/balochistan-cabinet-approves-electric-bike-scheme-for-general-public\/","title":{"rendered":"Balochistan Cabinet approves electric bike scheme for general public"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> QUETTA<br \/>\nThe Balochistan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, on Friday approved several key initiatives aimed at strengthening the province\u2019s economic, social, and administrative systems, including an electric bike scheme for the general public and a comprehensive health insurance programme for government employees.<br \/>\nDuring its 21st meeting held at the Chief Minister\u2019s Secretariat, the cabinet approved the launch of an Electric Bikes Scheme under which students, working women, and government employees will be provided electric bikes at a 30 per cent subsidy.<br \/>\nCommon citizens will also be able to avail the facility through easy instalment plans. The cabinet agreed that the scheme would be implemented through bank financing to ensure maximum public participation.<br \/>\nThe cabinet noted that approximately 250,000 government employees in Balochistan incur annual medical expenses of Rs6 to 7 billion.<br \/>\nIn view of this, the cabinet approved the introduction of a comprehensive health insurance scheme for government employees to ensure a transparent, efficient, and sustainable healthcare system.<br \/>\nApproval was also granted for the audit of advance medical payments and the Public Endowment Fund under the existing policy framework.<br \/>\nIn a move to promote youth empowerment and economic self-reliance, the cabinet approved the expansion of the Enterprises Development Program to Gwadar, Kech, and Awaran, enabling more young people to benefit from entrepreneurial opportunities.<br \/>\nThe cabinet reaffirmed that all appointments would be made strictly on merit, underscoring its commitment to good governance and transparency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUETTA The Balochistan Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, on Friday approved several key initiatives aimed at strengthening the province\u2019s economic, social, and administrative systems, including an electric bike scheme for the general public and a comprehensive health insurance programme for government employees. 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