Ramazan Relief Package 8070: A complete guide on how to apply for the programme

Ramazan Relief Package 8070: A complete guide on how to apply for the programme

March, 2 2025

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk) The federal government has announced a relief package for low-income families ahead of the holy month of Ramazan.

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has rolled out the 8070 Ramzan Relief Package 2025, a Rs20 billion initiative.

The forty lac eligible families will receive cash assistance of Rs10,000 and subsidies on essential food items under the package. The amount will be delivered to the low-income families through a streamlined digital system.

It is worthy to note that the federal government has divided the Ramazan Relief Package 2025 into two parts, cash assistance and subsidy on essential food items.

Under the scheme, the eligible families will receive Rs10,000 cash assistance. The essential food items including flour, ghee, sugar, rice, and pulses will be available at subsidised rates for eligible families.

Eligibility criteria for Ramazan Relief Package

Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the 8070 Ramazan Relief Package.

· Hold a valid Computerized National Identity Card (CNIC).

· Be registered with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) or the Ehsaas Programme.

· Not receive financial aid from any other government relief programme.

Registration Process for Ramazan Package

One can apply through the official PSER portal by entering their CNIC and mobile phone number and completing the registration form. Otherwise, applicants can check their eligibility by sending their CNIC number via SMS to 8070 and follow the instructions provided.

Distribution of Relief Package

To ensure smooth distribution of funds, the government has introduced multiple disbursement channels. These channels include Bank Transfers, and other methods.

The funds will be directly transferred to accounts in HBL, UBL, and Bank Alfalah.

The funds can also be transferred through Mobile Wallets, Easypaisa and JazzCash.

Those who do not hold any account can collect their aid from designated Ehsaas Centers.

“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,” read an official statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).