The Government of Punjab has officially launched the Rahmat Card Program, a landmark social protection initiative dedicated to improving the lives of widows and orphaned children across the province. Designed as a comprehensive welfare program, the initiative reflects the government's long-term commitment to providing sustainable financial assistance, promoting social inclusion, and strengthening economic resilience among vulnerable households.
Unlike conventional relief programs, the Rahmat Card introduces a transparent, technology-driven framework that ensures eligible families receive financial support with dignity, efficiency, and accountability. With an initial allocation of Rs. 5 billion, the program represents a significant investment in social welfare and aims to reduce poverty while enabling beneficiaries to build a more secure future.
Financial Assistance
During its first phase, the Rahmat Card Program will provide financial support to 50,000 deserving families throughout Punjab.
Eligible beneficiaries will receive:
Rs. 100,000 as a financial assistance grant for eligible widows.
Rs. 25,000 for each orphan child.
Up to Rs. 150,000 in total financial assistance per family.
The assistance is intended to help families meet essential household needs, educational expenses, healthcare costs, and other necessities while promoting long-term financial stability.
Transparent and Secure Digital Payment System
To ensure maximum transparency and eliminate unnecessary intermediaries, the Government of Punjab has implemented a fully digital payment mechanism.
Funds are disbursed directly to verified beneficiaries through:
Bank of Punjab
JazzCash Digital Wallets
Every payment is protected through biometric verification, guaranteeing that financial assistance reaches only the rightful recipients safely, securely, and efficiently.
Merit-Based Selection Process
Beneficiary selection follows a strict merit-based system to ensure fairness and transparency.
Applications are verified using:
Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER)
NADRA verification records
Zakat eligibility criteria
This integrated verification process ensures that assistance is provided exclusively to genuinely deserving widows and orphaned children.
Easy Registration Options
To make the program accessible across Punjab, multiple registration channels have been introduced.
Eligible applicants can register through:
Official Rahmat Card Web Portal
Rahmat Card Mobile Application
Local Zakat and Ushr Offices
Government Helpline 1077
These digital and physical registration facilities enable applicants from both urban and rural areas to apply conveniently.
Key Features of the Rahmat Card Program
Dedicated financial assistance for Zakat-eligible widows and orphaned children in Punjab.
Rs. 100,000 grant for eligible widows.
Rs. 25,000 financial support for each orphan child.
Maximum assistance of Rs. 150,000 per eligible family.
Coverage of 50,000 families during the initial implementation phase.
Government investment of Rs. 5 billion.
Simple registration through the official portal, mobile application, local Zakat and Ushr offices, and Helpline 1077.
Transparent verification through PSER and NADRA.
Secure biometric-enabled payments through the Bank of Punjab and JazzCash.
The Rahmat Card Program marks a significant milestone in Punjab's social welfare landscape, reinforcing the government's vision of creating an inclusive society where vulnerable families receive meaningful financial support with transparency, dignity, and equal opportunity.
For complete eligibility criteria, registration guidelines, and official updates, visit the official Rahmat Card website:
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