Nigahban Ramzan Package 2026: or the Nigahban Ramadan Package,e is a welfare program launched by CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif. It aims to provide financial aid/assistance to low-income deserving families in Punjab in the Holy Month of Ramadan 2026. In this program, 4 million families across Punjab will receive a financial aid of Rs. 10,000 in this Ramadan. This amount will ensure relief by helping families to buy groceries and household essentials during this Ramzan.
The allocated budget for the Nigehban Ramazan Program is Rs 40 billion. The distribution of the Nigeban Ramzan Cards, which are digital smart cards, began on January 30.
Program Name | Nigehban Ramzan Package / Nigahban Ramadan Package |
Allocated Budget | 40 Billion PKR |
Beneficiaries Families | 4 Million (40 Lacs) |
| Distribution Start Date | 30 January |
| Provided Through | Nigahban Card |
Card Type | Digital Smart Card |
| Mangaed By | PITB |
Helpline | 08000 2345 |
| Collection Centers | 160 across all tehsils |
Key Highlights in Nigehban Ramzan Package 2026
- Financial aid of Rs 10,000 for every eligible family.
- Provision of Nigehban Card on the doorstep.
- Expansion of the aid amount from Rs 3,000 to Rs 10,000 for Ration Card holders during Ramadan.
- Availability of groceries/ration, and household essentials at discounted prices in Sahulat Bazzars under the “Maryam ke Mehman” program.
- Set up of Iftaar centers for Iftari of 2,000 individuals daily in all Punjab Tehsils.
- 1 Million+ Nigehban Cards printed with over 10,000+ distributions and activations.
Objectives of Nigehban Ramzan Package 2026
- Providing financial assistance to low-income families this Ramadan.
- Ensuring the availability of food staples for Sehri and Iftari for families.
- To provide relief and alleviate financial burden during Ramadan 2026.
- Digital and transparent distribution of aid, without long queues or hardships. The entire registration and distribution process is fully digital, transparent, and managed by PITB, ensuring accountability at every step.
Eligibility Criteria for Nigehban Ramadan Package 2026
The eligibility criteria for the Nigahban Ramazan Package are similar to the PSER Program. The individuals/families who have registered for the PSER Survey and are receiving aid through programs, such as the Ration Card, are also eligible for the Nigehban Ramazan Package 2026. However, the basic eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Punjab.
- Must have a valid CNIC as per NADRA records.
- A registered mobile number on the applicant’s CNIC.
- Monthly family income must be less than Rs 45,000 – Rs 50,000.
- The PMT (Poverty Mean Score) must be less than 30%.
Eligibility criteria in the Neghaban Rashan Card 2026
Exclusion Criteria
- Individuals/families receiving financial aid through BISP (Benazir Income Support Program).
- People who are already receiving aid through other welfare programs.
- Individuals who have submitted incorrect details and whose monthly income has been excluded from all government welfare aids, including the Ration Card and the Nigehban Card.
How to Get Nigehban Card – Nigehban Ramzan Package Registration
The government handed over the details of nearly 3 million families, including last year’s beneficiaries, as well as the data collected through the PSER Survey, to the Bank of Punjab. Bank of Punjab will verify the data to ensure a transparent distribution of assistance and allotment of cards to deserving families. Below is the complete process to collect/receive Nigehban Card Aid under the Nigehban Ramzan program.
- The Nigehban Card will be delivered to the doorsteps of eligible residents.
- Besides this, the Punjab Government will set up collection centers and camp-sites across every tehsil of Punjab through local administration.
- Eligible residents will visit these collection centers with their CNIC and registered mobile number.
- The government and Bank of Punjab representatives will verify your registration and eligibility.
- You will receive an OTP on your registered number. Provide the OTP to the representative for verification.
- After verification, eligible residents can receive their Nigehban Ramadan Program Aid.
- Moreover, eligible residents can visit 20,000+ Brachless Banking Agents (UBL Omni, AlfaPay, and HBL Konnect) under Bank of Punjab to activate the Negahban Card and receive financial aid.
Complete the registration process of the Neghban Ramzan Rashan Card
Note: There is no need to pay any registration or verification fee to any individual/representative. Please keep the card safe to receive further financial aid in the future.
How to Activate Nigehban Ramzan Card and Receive Financial Aid?
To activate the Nigehban Card and receive aid, visit 20,000+ Brachless Banking Agents (UBL Omni, AlfaPay, and HBL Konnect) under Bank of Punjab. Moreover, you can visit the 160+ camp-sites/activation centers in all tehsils of Punjab established by the Local Administration.
How to Check Status Nigahban Ramzan Package 2026:
If you have registered for the PSER Survey and you are an eligible candidate, you will also be eligible for all CM Punjab programs, including the Ration Card and Nigehban Card. Here is how you can check your eligibility/status for the PSER Program.
- PSER Helpline: Call PSER Program’s Helpline (08000 2345), provides required details to the representative, and confirm your status/eligibility.
- SMS to 8123: Send an SMS to 8123 with your CNIC number to check your eligibility/status.
- E-Khidmat Markaz: Visit your nearby E-Khidmat Markaz to check your status/eligibility.
Nigehban Ramazan Program Helpline
08000 2345
Conclusion
The Government of Punjab started the Ramzan Neghban Package in 2026 to support poor and deserving families. The program helps people understand how to apply and guides them through the registration process. All applicants can check their application status by sending an SMS to 8123 or by calling the official helpline. Every eligible person receives the financial assistance at their tehsil office. The government also delivers Neghban cards directly to people’s homes for convenience.
FAQ’s
When will you receive the Neghban card?
The distribution of the Nigehban Cards has started on January 30. The eligibles will get their Ramzan Card/Nigehban Card before Ramadan or during the first week of Ramadan.
How to apply the Ramzan programme online?
No separate registration needed for the Nigehban Ramadan Program. The eligible families will be selected through the PSER Survey.
What is the financial amount in the Neghban Ramzan package 2026?
4 million eligible families across Punjab will receive financial aid of Rs 10,000 under Nigeghban Card/Nigeghban Ramazan Program 2026.
How to activate the Neghaban card to receive the financial Aid?
Visit 160 dedicated centers established by district administrations at every Tehsil to activate the Nigeban card and receive final aid. Moreover, you can also activate the card and receive money through 20,000 branchless outlets/agents under Bank of Punjab (HBL Konnet, AlfaPay, and UBL Omni).
