Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has unveiled the 8070 Ramzan Relief Package 2025, a Rs20 billion initiative aimed at supporting low-income families across the country ahead of the holy month of Ramzan.
Under the scheme, 40 lac eligible families will receive cash assistance of Rs10,000, along with subsidies on essential food items, through a streamlined digital distribution system, replacing the long queues previously seen at Utility Stores.
Two-tier relief initiative
The government has divided the Ramzan Relief Package 2025 into two components:
- Cash Assistance:
- Eligible families will receive Rs10,000 in direct financial aid to help them cover household expenses during Ramzan.
- Eligible families will receive Rs10,000 in direct financial aid to help them cover household expenses during Ramzan.
- Ration Subsidy:
- Discounts worth thousands of rupees will be offered on staple food items, including flour, sugar, pulses, ghee, and rice.
- Discounts worth thousands of rupees will be offered on staple food items, including flour, sugar, pulses, ghee, and rice.
Eligibility criteria for Ramazan Relief Package
To qualify for the 8070 Ramazan Relief Package, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Possess a valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).
- Be registered under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) or the Ehsaas Programme.
- Not be receiving financial aid from any other government relief program.
Registration Process for Ramazan Relief Package
Eligible individuals can apply through the official PSER portal by entering their CNIC and mobile phone number and filling out the registration form.
Alternatively, applicants can send their CNIC number via SMS to 8070 to check eligibility and receive further instructions.
Disbursement of funds - Ramazan Relief Package
The government has introduced multiple disbursement channels to ensure smooth distribution of funds:
| Payment Method | Details |
|---|---|
| Bank Transfers | Funds will be directly transferred to accounts in HBL, UBL, and Bank Alfalah. |
| Mobile Wallets | Beneficiaries can access funds through Easypaisa and JazzCash. |
| Ehsaas Program Centers | Those without bank accounts can collect their aid from designated Ehsaas Centers. |
| Union Council Offices | Final verification and fund collection available at local government offices. |
The government has urged eligible families to complete their registration at the earliest to avoid delays in receiving assistance. With the registration deadline fast approaching, authorities have emphasized early enrollment to ensure timely disbursement of funds.
“The 8070 Ramzan Relief Package is designed to ease the financial burden on struggling families and ensure they have access to essential food supplies during Ramzan,” said an official statement from 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.
