Islamabad, Feb 7: The Punjab government has announced a new initiative to provide direct financial assistance to eligible families, allocating Rs30 billion for the program. Instead of setting up subsidized Ramazan bazaars or distributing ration packages, the government will send Rs10,000 directly to selected households.
Registration for the scheme began on February 1 and will continue until February 15. Only those families that have pre-registered will be eligible to receive the financial assistance. The funds will be disbursed through the Bank of Punjab, with Pakistan Post facilitating the home delivery of payments.
To ensure secure transactions, beneficiaries will need to verify their identity using their national ID card and biometric authentication before accessing the funds. This initiative aims to provide timely support to families during the month of Ramazan, ensuring they can meet their essential needs.
