PM unveils Ramadan 2025 relief package

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a Ramadan relief package worth Rs20 billion to assist over 4m families across Pakistan.

Under the package, the Federal government will provide Rs5,000 per household to four million families across Pakistan.

Speaking in at a launching event in the federal capital, PM Shehbaz said that the relief package is aimed to support around 20 million people during the holy month.

“The government has increased the Ramazan package by 200 percent compared to last year, raising the allocation from Rs7 billion to Rs20 billion,” he said.

To ensure transparency, the package will be distributed via digital wallets, said Shehbaz adding that the State Bank, technology institutions, and the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) are onboard to assist in the government.

“This package will be implemented nationwide without any discrimination, benefiting deserving families from Karachi to Gilgit,” he added.

Moreover, he expressed gratitude that inflation levels were lower this year compared to previous years.

He assured the public that the government is committed to providing maximum relief, despite economic constraints.