Ramzan Relief Package: Who’s Eligible & How to Apply
News Desk
Islamabad: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif has announced the 8070 Ramadan Relief Package 2025, a Rs20 billion initiative aimed at supporting low-income families ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
The package will provide cash assistance of Rs10,000 and subsidies on essential food items through a streamlined digital distribution system, replacing long queues at Utility Stores.
Two-Tier Relief Initiative
The government has structured the 8070 Ramadan Relief Package 2025 into two key components:
- Cash Assistance:
Rs10,000 will be directly provided to 40 lac eligible families to help cover household expenses during Ramadan.
- Ration Subsidy:
Subsidies on essential food items such as flour, sugar, pulses, ghee, and rice, reducing costs for low-income households.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the 8070 Ramadan Relief Package, applicants must:
Possess a valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
Be registered under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) or Ehsaas Programme.
Not be receiving financial aid from any other government relief program.
Registration Process
Eligible individuals can apply via:
The official PSER portal, by entering their CNIC and mobile phone number.
Sending their CNIC number via SMS to 8070 to check eligibility and receive further instructions.
Disbursement of Funds
The government has introduced multiple disbursement channels to ensure smooth distribution of funds:
Payment Method
Details
Bank Transfers
Funds transferred to HBL, UBL, and Bank Alfalah accounts.
Mobile Wallets
Beneficiaries can access funds via Easypaisa and JazzCash.
Ehsaas Program Centers
Individuals without bank accounts can collect aid from designated Ehsaas Centers.
Union Council Offices
Final verification and fund collection at local government offices.
The government has urged eligible families to register early to avoid delays, as the deadline is approaching.
“The 8070 Ramadan Relief Package aims to ease the financial burden on struggling families and ensure they have access to essential food supplies during Ramadan,” stated the Prime Minister’s Office.
For further details, individuals can visit the official 8070 web portal or send their CNIC number to 8070 for quick eligibility verification.
