The Government of Punjab has decided to introduce the Rehmat Card for widows and orphaned children for the first time in Punjab.
The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by Maryam Nawaz, the Chief Minister of Punjab, where the welfare initiative was formally approved.
During the briefing, the chief minister was informed that deserving families would receive direct financial assistance of up to Rs100,000. Under the programme, widows will be provided Rs100,000, while orphaned children will receive Rs25,000 each through the Rehmat Card.
Officials said that in the first phase the scheme will support more than 50,000 underprivileged households, providing them with financial relief and economic protection.
The briefing further stated that the Rehmat Card project will be launched immediately after Eid, and eligible applicants will be able to apply through a mobile application, web portal, call centre, or Zakat offices.
Speaking at the meeting, Maryam Nawaz said that widows in Punjab should no longer be forced to depend on charity, adding that the state has a responsibility to support them.
“Widows in Punjab are not helpless; they are the responsibility of the state. They will receive a dignified right, not charity,” she said.
She added that every citizen has a rightful share in Punjab’s resources and the government would utilise all available means to ensure assistance reaches those who truly deserve it.
