The Prime Minister of Pakistan, Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has announced the 8070 Ramadan Relief Package 2025, a Rs20 billion initiative to support low-income families across the country ahead of the holy month.
According to the media reports, the 8070 Ramadan Relief Package 2025 aims to provide 4 million eligible families with cash assistance of Rs10,000, as well as subsidies on essential food items, through a streamlined digital distribution system. This system is designed to replace the long queues at Utility Stores that were previously seen during Ramadan.
The Ramadan Relief Package consists of two components:
Cash Assistance: Eligible families will receive Rs10,000 in direct financial aid to help with household expenses during Ramadan.
Ration Subsidy: Discounts will be provided on essential food items, including flour, sugar, pulses, ghee, and rice.
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To qualify for the Relief Package, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be registered under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) or the Ehsaas Programme.
Not be receiving financial aid from any other government relief program.
Possess a valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
Registration process
By completing the registration form and providing their CNIC and mobile phone number, eligible individuals can apply via the official PSER portal. As an alternative, candidates can check their eligibility and get more information by sending their CNIC number to 8070 via SMS.
Disbursement of funds
To ensure smooth distribution of funds, the government has introduced multiple disbursement channels:
Bank Transfers: Funds will be directly transferred to accounts in HBL, UBL, and Bank Alfalah.
Mobile Wallets: Beneficiaries can access funds through Easypaisa and JazzCash.
Ehsaas Program Centers: Those without bank accounts can collect their aid from designated Ehsaas Centers.
Union Council Offices: Final verification and fund collection are available at local government offices.
The government has advised eligible families to submit their registration as soon as possible to minimize delays in obtaining aid. Early enrollment is encouraged as the registration deadline draws near in order to guarantee prompt fund disbursement.
For further information, individuals can visit the official 8070 web portal or send their CNIC number to 8070 for quick eligibility verification.
