Sindh launches grand initiative of 10,000 free e-motorcycles for women workers
Adnan Athar
Sindh launches grand initiative of 10,000 free e-motorcycles for women workers
Sindh leads in women empowerment: Workers Welfare Board launches 10,000 free e-motorcycle scheme for safe mobility; registration begins, Labour Minister Shahid Thaheem
Balloting to be fully digital with zero human interference; women aged 20–45 eligible, 20% quota reserved for minorities . “Women’s progress is the nation’s progress,” says Labour Minister Shahid Thaheem
KARACHI (22 August): The Sindh government has launched a grand scheme under the Workers Welfare Board to empower women and provide them with safe and convenient transportation, offering 10,000 free electric motorcycles.
Labour Minister Sindh Shahid Thaheem announced that the registration process has begun. Women can submit applications through the official website of the Workers Welfare Board that is www.wwbs.gos.pk, while application records can also be verified online.
Mr Thaheem stated that the balloting will be conducted entirely through a digital system with zero human intervention. Under the scheme, industrial women workers aged 20 to 45 years are eligible to apply, with 20 per cent quota reserved for minorities. Each motorcycle must be retained for a minimum of seven years, while successful applicants will be given 60 days to obtain a driving licence.
Highlighting the significance of the initiative, the minister said: “Women constitute more than half of the population, and without their development, the country cannot progress. This scheme has been launched with that vision in mind.”
He added that the scheme aims to provide women with safe and dignified mobility, reduce their daily expenses, and promote eco-friendly technology.
Speaking about minorities, Mr Thaheem remarked: “The white colour in Pakistan’s flag is a symbol of their equal rights and sacrifices. Their inclusion in this scheme is a recognition of the contributions they have made to the country’s growth and development.”
Calling the project a reflection of Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari’s visionary leadership, the minister said: “This is not just a transport facility, but a quiet revolution towards inclusion, equality, and independence for women and minorities — something the Sindh government takes pride in.”
