FACT CHECK: Fuel Quota Registration via SMS to 9771

 

Fuel Quota Registration via SMS to 9771

In response to the growing fuel crisis, the Pakistani government has introduced a fuel quota registration system. The system allows citizens to register and check their fuel quota by sending their CNIC and vehicle number plate details via SMS to 9771.

Fact Check: The “9771” Message Method

The claim that citizens need to send a message to 9771 to receive a fuel quota in Pakistan is either fake news or not officially confirmed right now.

Our team also tried to use this method internally with all possible combinations, but we always got either “Invalid Command” or no response at all. 

Correct News: The App-Based System 

The government is finalizing a new app-based fuel quota plan for bikers and rickshaw drivers.

How it Works

The government says that the system is exclusively App-based, not SMS-based. Citizens will be required to download an official application, through which they will register for the quota system using their CNIC and vehicle info details.

The “Digital Voucher”

Users will use the application to generate a QR code or digital voucher. The petrol station assistant will scan this digital voucher before dispensing fuel.

Target Group 

Currently, the subsidized fuel system is primarily focused on specific vehicle categories:

• Motorcycles
• Rickshaws
• Vehicles under 800cc (not finalized, under consideration)

Way Forward

As of right now, the government is still in the final stages of compiling data and finalizing the infrastructure for the fuel quota system. 

Until the system officially goes live, it is strongly advised that citizens do not fall for the “9771” SMS trap or any other unverified links and forwarded messages. 

Sending your personal CNIC and vehicle information to unauthorized numbers poses a security and privacy risk.

When the actual fuel subsidy system is ready for deployment, the government will announce the official registration application through verified state channels and mainstream media.