ISLAMABAD, Feb 26 (APP):Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Thursday announced the formal launch of the PM Ramazan Relief Package 2026, with an allocation of Rs. 38 billion.
He made the announcement while chairing a review meeting on the Ramazan Relief Package 2026.
Addressing the participants, he highlighted that the assistance amount has been increased from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 13,000 per household to provide meaningful financial support to deserving individuals during the holy month of Ramazan.
“This is the largest and most comprehensive Ramazan relief package in the country,” the Prime Minister said, adding the distribution will follow the transparent digital system successfully used last year. Cash assistance is being delivered directly to beneficiaries through digital wallets, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and respect for recipients’ dignity by eliminating long queues.
Participants were briefed on the package’s progress. As of 8th Ramazan, 64 percent of eligible individuals have received their assistance, while verification and disbursement for remaining beneficiaries are underway. The briefing also noted that 12 banks and fintech companies are partnering with the government for distribution. So far, beneficiaries have completed1.1 million digital transactions, and over 1.227 million automated calls have been made to inform people about the package.
The PM Ramazan Relief Package extends across the country, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, marking a key milestone in the government’s data-driven financial system. Real-time dashboards are being used to monitor payments, ensuring transparency. A nationwide awareness campaign through print, electronic, and social media is also ongoing.
The Prime Minister praised the performance of relevant departments involved in the package delivery and emphasized that the digital wallet system provides a convenient and transparent means of reaching beneficiaries, saving them from long queues while maintaining their dignity.
Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar, Minister for Poverty Alleviation Syed Imran Ahmed Shah, Minister for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima, Minister of State for Finance Bilal Azhar Kiyani, Special Assistant Haroon Akhtar, BISP Chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid, State Bank Governor Jameel Ahmed, and other senior officials attended the meeting.