If you are applying for the petrol subsidy through 9771, you may need to enter a province or territory code along with your CNIC, vehicle number and registration date.

The province code is used as part of the vehicle registration information submitted through the SMS registration process.

For many applicants, this is one of the most confusing parts of the 9771 petrol subsidy registration process. Choosing the wrong code can create problems when the system checks your vehicle information.

This guide explains the current petrol subsidy province codes, including the codes for Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Balochistan, Islamabad, AJK and Gilgit-Baltistan

What Is a Province Code for Petrol Subsidy?

A province code is a short letter used to identify the province or territory associated with your vehicle registration.

When completing the 9771 registration, applicants may need to provide:

• CNIC number
• Vehicle registration number
• Province or territory code
• Vehicle registration date

The code is only one part of the registration information.

It should be entered correctly according to the vehicle’s registration details.

Petrol Subsidy Province Codes List

Here is the current list of codes used in the reported 9771 registration procedure:

Province / Territory	Code
Punjab	P
Sindh	S
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	K
Balochistan	B
Islamabad Capital Territory	I
Azad Jammu & Kashmir	A
Gilgit-Baltistan	G

These short codes are used to identify the relevant registration area during the petrol subsidy registration process.

Punjab Province Code for Petrol Subsidy

The Punjab province code is P.

If your vehicle is registered in Punjab, you should use:

P

when the registration format requires the province code.

For example, a registration message may follow the structure:

REG + CNIC + Vehicle Number + P + Registration Date

The actual SMS should contain your own information.

Do not copy an example message using someone else’s CNIC or vehicle number.

Sindh Province Code for Petrol Subsidy

The Sindh province code is S.

Applicants with vehicles registered in Sindh can use:

S

as the province code in the applicable registration format.

The code should match the vehicle’s registration information.

If you currently live in Sindh but your vehicle is registered elsewhere, do not automatically choose S. The relevant code should be based on the vehicle’s registration details.

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province Code

The province code for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is K.

Therefore:

K = Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Applicants should enter the code according to their vehicle registration information.

Check the vehicle documents carefully before sending the registration SMS to avoid an incorrect application.

Balochistan Province Code

The province code for Balochistan is B.

Therefore:

B = Balochistan

If your vehicle is registered in Balochistan, use the applicable B code during the 9771 registration process.

Islamabad Province Code

The code for Islamabad Capital Territory is I.

Therefore:

I = Islamabad

This is particularly important because Islamabad has a separate registration area from Punjab, even though it is geographically surrounded by Punjab.

Do not use P simply because you are physically located near or around Rawalpindi or another Punjab city.

AJK Province Code

The code for Azad Jammu & Kashmir is A.

Therefore:

A = AJK

Applicants whose vehicles are registered in AJK should use the applicable A code when completing the registration process.

Gilgit-Baltistan Province Code

The code for Gilgit-Baltistan is G.

Therefore:

G = Gilgit-Baltistan

Applicants from Gilgit-Baltistan should make sure that their vehicle registration information is entered correctly.

Why Is the Province Code Important?

The province code may look like a small part of the registration SMS, but it can be important for verification.

The petrol relief registration system needs to distinguish between vehicles registered in different provinces and territories.

For example:

• Punjab → P
• Sindh → S
• KP → K
• Balochistan → B
• Islamabad → I
• AJK → A
• Gilgit-Baltistan → G

Using the correct code helps ensure that the information submitted through SMS matches the relevant registration details.

Province Code vs Your Current Location

This is one of the most important points for applicants.

The province code should not simply be selected according to where you are currently living or travelling.

Instead, pay attention to the registration information of your vehicle.

Example

Suppose a person lives in Lahore but has a vehicle registered in another area.

They should not automatically select the Punjab code simply because they currently live in Lahore.

Always check the vehicle registration information and follow the current registration instructions.

How to Use the Province Code in 9771 Registration

The province code forms part of the registration SMS.

The general structure is:

REG CNIC Vehicle Number Province Code Registration Date

For example:

REG CNIC VEHICLE P DATE

Here:

• REG = Registration keyword
• CNIC = Applicant’s CNIC
• Vehicle Number = Registered vehicle number
• P = Province code in this example
• Date = Vehicle registration date

The registration date is entered in the required DDMMYYYY format.

Example of Punjab Registration Format

For understanding only, a Punjab example may look like:

REG 1234512345671 ABC123 P 15062024

This is only a format example.

Do not use the example CNIC, vehicle number or date for your actual application.

Your registration SMS should contain your own correct information.

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Example of Sindh Registration Format

A Sindh example may look like:

REG 1234512345671 ABC123 S 15062024

Again, this is only to explain how the province code appears within the registration structure.

Use your actual information when submitting your application.

What If I Enter the Wrong Province Code?

Entering an incorrect province code can cause a mismatch during the verification process.

If your registration does not work, review:

1. CNIC number
2. Vehicle registration number
3. Province code
4. Registration date
5. SMS format

Do not assume that the problem is always caused by the 9771 service.

A simple mistake in the registration details can also result in an unsuccessful request.

How to Find Your Vehicle’s Registration Province

If you are unsure about your province code, check your vehicle documents first.

Look at your:

• Vehicle registration certificate
• Registration book
• Excise and Taxation records
• Vehicle registration information

The relevant registration authority information can help you determine which province or territory code applies.

Do not select a code randomly.

Petrol Subsidy Punjab Registration

Punjab has a large number of motorcycle, rickshaw and small-car users who may be interested in the fuel relief program.

For Punjab vehicles, the applicable code is:

P

When completing the petrol subsidy Punjab registration process, make sure the vehicle information is entered accurately.

Punjab applicants should not confuse their city with the province code.

For example:

• Lahore → Punjab → P
• Multan → Punjab → P
• Faisalabad → Punjab → P
• Gujranwala → Punjab → P
• Rawalpindi → Punjab → P

The city itself does not become the province code.

Petrol Subsidy Sindh Registration

For vehicles registered in Sindh, the applicable code is:

S

Cities such as:

• Karachi
• Hyderabad
• Sukkur
• Larkana
• Mirpur Khas

are located in Sindh, so the relevant province code is S where applicable to the vehicle’s registration.

Do Province Codes Change the Amount of Subsidy?

No.

The province code is used to identify the relevant registration area. It does not mean that one province automatically receives a higher relief amount than another.

The announced relief amount is based on the vehicle category and applicable monthly fuel limit.

For example, eligible two- and three-wheelers can receive relief on up to 20 litres per month, while eligible cars up to 800cc can receive relief on up to 30 litres per month.

Is the Province Code the Same as a Vehicle Number?

No.

These are two different pieces of information.

Vehicle Number

This identifies your registered vehicle.

Province Code

This identifies the relevant province or territory.

Both may be required separately in the registration process.

Do not replace the province code with your vehicle registration number.

Province Code Mistakes to Avoid

1. Using the First Letter of Your City

The province code is not based on the first letter of your city.

2. Using Your Current Location

Your current location should not automatically determine the vehicle’s registration code.

3. Guessing the Code

Always check the relevant registration information.

4. Entering a Full Province Name

If the system requires a one-letter code, do not replace it with the full province name.

5. Changing the Code Randomly

If registration fails, do not keep changing the province code without checking your vehicle documents.

Complete Petrol Subsidy Province Code Table

Area	Code	Example
Punjab	P	Lahore
Sindh	S	Karachi
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa	K	Peshawar
Balochistan	B	Quetta
Islamabad	I	Islamabad
AJK	A	Muzaffarabad
Gilgit-Baltistan	G	Gilgit

This table provides a quick reference for applicants preparing their 9771 registration information.

9771 Registration Information Checklist

Before sending your SMS, check all of the following:

• ✅ Correct CNIC
• ✅ Correct vehicle number
• ✅ Correct province code
• ✅ Correct registration date
• ✅ Correct date format
• ✅ Correct REG keyword
• ✅ Correct SMS destination: 9771

Taking a few minutes to verify these details can help avoid unnecessary registration errors.

Final Summary

The petrol subsidy province code is an important part of the current 9771 registration process.

The main codes are:

Punjab = P
Sindh = S
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa = K
Balochistan = B
Islamabad = I
AJK = A
Gilgit-Baltistan = G

Before sending your registration SMS to 9771, carefully check your CNIC, vehicle number, province code and registration date.

If you are unsure which code applies to your vehicle, check the registration documents rather than guessing.

Important: PetrolRelief.pk is an independent informational website and is not an official government registration portal. Government procedures can change, so always verify the latest instructions before submitting personal or vehicle information.

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