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Pakistan Launches Rs38 Billion Ramadan Cash Program for 12.1 Million Families

The government is replacing utility‑store handouts with direct digital payments to strengthen transparency, protecting recipients’ dignity.

Overview

  • Each eligible household will receive Rs13,000 via bank accounts or digital wallets across all provinces, Azad Jammu & Kashmir and Gilgit‑Baltistan.
  • The State Bank of Pakistan has issued a distribution framework, with support provided through helpline 9999, a mobile app and an online portal.
  • Of the total outlay, Rs10 billion is set aside for families already in the Kafalat programme, with about Rs28 billion for other eligible recipients.
  • Officials said a third‑party review of last year’s Rs20 billion cash distribution found the mechanism transparent and free of corruption.
  • The prime minister flagged challenges including bank participation and limited digital infrastructure and pledged periodic reviews to keep delivery on track.