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. 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.
PM formally launches Rs 38 billion Ramazan Relief Package
Published on: February 27, 2026 2:09 AM