An audit report of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) for the 2024-25 fiscal year has revealed financial irregularities exceeding Rs25 billion, highlighting weaknesses in beneficiary profiling and system controls that allegedly allowed payments to ineligible individuals. According to the audit report for 2025-26, more than 600,000 questionable cases were identified due to deficiencies in […]
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Punjab budget prioritises health education and public welfare
The Punjab government is set to unveil a budget exceeding Rs5.13 trillion for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with significant allocations proposed for health, education, salaries, pensions and welfare programmes. Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman will present the budget in the provincial assembly after receiving approval from the provincial cabinet. The spending plan aims to strengthen […]
KP sets up redressal system to resolve Ramadan Relief Package 2026 issues
PESHAWAR – The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) has initiated measures to address problems faced by beneficiaries of the Ramadan Relief Package 2026, following directives from Chief Minister Sohail Afridi. The KP Social Welfare Department has established redressal committees to handle complaints and difficulties encountered during the disbursement of financial assistance to eligible individuals. Beneficiaries […]
Dr Shehanshah Faisal appointed Social Welfare and Baitul Mal DG
Government of The Punjab has posted Grade-20 PMS officer Dr. Shehanshah Faisal Azeem as Director General Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Mal Punjab. Prior to this appointment, Dr. Shehanshah Faisal Azeem was awaiting posting in the Services and General Administration Department (S&GAD). He is widely regarded as a diligent, competent, and upright officer. Dr Faisal Azeem has […]
KP government approves Ramazan support package for over one million families
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has approved a Ramazan Support Package, under which more than one million deserving families will receive Rs12,500 each via digital payment, Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Information and Public Relations Shafi Jan said Wednesday. Read More: Ramazan Nigehban Package-2026 The package prioritises the poorest segments of society, including widows, […]
6-month Ramadan aid begins: Zakat Dept sends 2,000 at home
Islamabad: During Ramadan, deserving individuals will receive PKR 2,000 per month at home for six consecutive months. The Zakat Department will distribute nearly PKR 3 billion among beneficiaries in the first week of February. In the first phase, beneficiaries will receive PKR 2,000 monthly, totaling PKR 12,000 over six months. The distribution will be done […]
Punjab approves Rs47bn Ramazan Nigehban Package for 4.2 million families
LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved a Rs47 billion Ramazan Nigehban Package to support deserving families during the holy month, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced on Monday. Read More: Punjab cabinet approves Ramazan Nigehban Package Under the package, 4.2 million families will receive Rs10,000 each. Over two million beneficiaries will be issued Nigehban Cards, which can […]
Balambat rehabilitation centre offers hope for drug recovery
LOWER DIR: A government-run rehabilitation centre for drug addicts in Balambat has become a key source of support for patients and their families, who are urging the provincial government to provide funds and permanent facilities to strengthen its services. The centre currently operates out of a rented building, limiting space and resources despite increasing demand. […]
No compromise on minority rights, says Punjab CM
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Thursday reaffirmed her government’s commitment to protecting the rights of minorities, declaring that no compromise would be made on their safety, dignity or welfare across the province. Read More: Role of the New Minorities‘ Rights Commission Addressing a Christmas ceremony at the Cathedral Church in Lahore, the chief minister said she would […]
Jazz rolls out free SIMs for 2m BISP beneficiaries
ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward promoting a cashless economy, Jazz has launched a nationwide campaign to distribute free SIMs to two million beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). Read More: BISP to expand support to 10m beneficiaries The initiative follows a clear directive from the prime minister to ensure that vulnerable women are not […]