The Punjab government has launched the Chief Minister Punjab Rehmat Card programme to provide financial assistance to widows and orphans across the province. The initiative aims to deliver direct support through a transparent and merit-based system designed to reduce economic hardship among vulnerable families.
Under the programme, approximately 50,000 eligible widows and orphans will each receive Rs100,000 in financial aid. The total allocation of Rs5,000 million has been set aside from the provincial Zakat fund to ensure timely and structured distribution of support.
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The initiative was digitally inaugurated by Maryam Nawaz, who emphasized that the programme represents a shift toward structured welfare delivery. Officials briefed her that selection will be managed through the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry database to ensure fairness and transparency.
Furthermore, authorities clarified that only Muslim widows and orphans who qualify under Zakat eligibility rules will be considered for assistance. Government employees and pensioners will not be eligible, while unregistered applicants will undergo verification through the national database system.
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Applicants can submit requests through the official portal at https://rahmatcard.punjab.gov.pk or via a dedicated mobile application. In addition, citizens can seek guidance through helpline 1077, while financial transfers will be processed through JazzCash wallet accounts without service charges.
Meanwhile, the chief minister directed officials to ensure strict transparency and merit-based distribution of funds under the programme. She stated that the goal is to promote dignity and financial independence, ensuring no widow or orphan in Punjab feels left behind.