After introducing Pink Buses, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti has announced the launch of the Pink Scooty and Electric Bikes Scheme to provide modern and affordable travel facilities for students, youth, and working women across the province.
The initiative aims to offer subsidized scooters to students and working women, making daily commuting more convenient and accessible.
To implement the scheme effectively, the Balochistan government will introduce a comprehensive policy to distribute bikes to working women and students, empowering them with greater mobility and independence.
Under the program, university, college, and secondary school students, along with working women, will receive scooters to enhance their self-reliance.
During a high-level meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bugti at the Chief Minister's Secretariat, it was decided that pink scooters would be provided to female students, while electric bikes would be allocated to male students.
The initiative aims to empower women and youth by addressing their transportation challenges. The scheme will also be accessible to the general public through bank financing, with specific details and procedures currently being finalized.
"The goal of this scheme is to provide easier mobility and promote independence for women and young people," said Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti.
He emphasized his government's commitment to creating ample opportunities for women's development in all spheres of life.
"We want to ensure that studentsboth male and femaleas well as working women benefit from this program," he stated.
To ensure a transparent and efficient process, a special committee led by the Secretary of Finance will be formed to establish criteria for awarding scooters and bikes.
Chief Minister Bugti highlighted that the project would not be limited to students alone but would also be available to the general public under easy financing terms, making modern travel facilities more accessible to a wider population.
Furthermore, he announced that the scheme would receive financial support through bank financing in collaboration with the State Bank of Pakistan to ensure its long-term sustainability and success.
The formal launch of the Pink Scooty Scheme is scheduled to coincide with International Women's Day, underscoring the government's commitment to women's empowerment and independence.
Chief Minister Bugti expressed his vision of seeing Balochistan's women become independent and self-reliant, considering this initiative a major step in that direction.
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