The Punjab government has officially launched the Ramadan Nigehban Package 2026 to provide financial relief to low-income families during the holy month of Ramadan.
Approved by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, the program aims to support millions of people affected by rising inflation by offering direct cash assistance of Rs. 10,000 per family.
💰 Package Size and Beneficiaries
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Total Budget: Rs. 47 billion
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Total Beneficiary Families: Approximately 4.2 million
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People Covered: Nearly 10 million individuals
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Cash Assistance: Rs. 10,000 per eligible family
In addition, the monthly assistance for ration card holders has been increased from Rs. 3,000 to Rs. 10,000.
🪪 How Will Rs. 10,000 Be Given?
To ensure transparency and convenience, the Punjab government is issuing over 2 million Nigehban Cards.
🔹 Cash Withdrawal Methods:
Eligible individuals can withdraw their money through:
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Bank of Punjab (BOP) branchless banking agents
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Any ATM connected to the 1LINK network
🏢 Card Activation Centers
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136 Nigehban Card activation centers have been set up across Punjab.
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These centers will help beneficiaries activate their cards and receive guidance.
To avoid overcrowding and long queues, district administrations have been directed to deliver Nigehban Cards door-to-door.
🍽️ Nigehban Dastarkhwan Initiative
Alongside cash assistance:
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8 Nigehban Dastarkhwans will be established in each tehsil
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Thousands of people will receive free iftar meals daily
🔍 Transparency & Monitoring
A special Ramadan Nigehban Dashboard has been introduced to:
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Monitor fund distribution
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Track withdrawals
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Ensure aid reaches only deserving families
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized that no deserving family will be left unsupported during Ramadan, and all possible measures are being taken to ensure dignity, transparency, and ease.
📌 Key Takeaway
The Ramadan Nigehban Package 2026 is one of Punjab’s largest-ever targeted cash relief programs, combining digital payments, home delivery of cards, and real-time monitoring to support the most vulnerable during Ramadan.
