The CM Punjab Rehmat Card is a Punjab Government welfare programme that gives direct financial assistance to widows and orphan children from the provincial Zakat Fund. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated the programme in Lahore on 1 May 2026, with a record allocation of Rs 5 billion from the Zakat Fund for the first phase. This guide explains who is eligible, how much assistance is offered, how beneficiaries are selected, and how to apply or check status.
Two points matter from the start. First, the assistance is described by the programme as up to Rs 100,000 for an approved beneficiary, so approval and verification decide the final amount. Second, beneficiaries are identified through the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER), so an application alone does not guarantee payment.
Detail
Information
Programme:
CM Punjab Rehmat Card (Rahmat Card Programme)
Launched:
1 May 2026, Lahore, by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Fund:
Rs 5 billion from the provincial Zakat Fund
First phase:
50,000 widows and orphan children
Assistance:
Up to Rs 100,000 per approved beneficiary; Rs 25,000 per orphan child as reported
Selection:
PSER record and Zakat rules, with a district-wise quota
What Is the Rehmat Card?
The Rehmat Card is a social protection initiative for families that have lost their main earner. It is funded from Zakat, so Zakat rules apply, and it is meant for the most deserving households rather than for every applicant. At the inauguration, the Chief Minister directed the authorities to ensure transparency, fairness and merit in the use of Zakat funds.
Zakat-funded: The money comes from the provincial Zakat Fund, which is why Zakat eligibility rules apply.
Direct assistance: Approved beneficiaries receive support directly, rather than through an intermediary.
First phase focus: The first phase covers 50,000 widows and orphan children across Punjab.
Not a loan: The assistance is a grant, not a loan, and it does not have to be repaid.
Eligibility is narrow by design, because the programme targets households with no regular income after the death of a husband or both parents.
Widows: Zakat-deserving widows living in Punjab with no permanent source of income.
Orphan children: Children who have lost both parents and belong to deserving low-income families.
PSER registration: Applicants should be recorded in the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry, which is used for identification and verification.
Punjab residence: The programme is for residents of Punjab only.
Some applicants are excluded under the programme rules as reported: government employees and pensioners, people who are Sahib-e-Nisab under Zakat rules, and people already receiving regular assistance from another Punjab Government scheme. The verification check, not the application form, decides the final result.
How Much Assistance Is Offered?
The headline figures are widely reported, but the wording matters: the programme offers up to the stated amounts, subject to verification and programme terms.
Beneficiary
Reported Assistance
Widow:
Up to Rs 100,000
Orphan child:
Rs 25,000 per child as reported
First phase total:
50,000 beneficiaries from a Rs 5 billion Zakat allocation
No single guaranteed family amount has been officially confirmed, so rely on the per-beneficiary figures and the instructions given after approval.
How to Apply and Check Status
Applications can be made through more than one official channel, which helps applicants who do not have internet access at home.
Online portal: Apply through the programme’s official web portal, rahmatcard.punjab.gov.pk, where the application form is available.
Mobile application: Use the dedicated mobile application for the programme, where available, with your CNIC details.
Zakat office: Visit your local Zakat and Ushr office, where staff can guide you through the application.
Helpline: Call the programme helpline at 1077 for information about the application and the current status of the programme.
Keep your record ready: Keep your CNIC, PSER record details and proof of household position ready, because verification is based on these records.
Make sure your PSER record is complete and up to date before applying.
How Beneficiaries Are Selected
PSER identification: Households are identified from the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry database.
Zakat verification: Each case is checked against Zakat rules before approval.
District quota: Final selection is carried out under a district-wise quota so no district is left out.
Merit and transparency: The Chief Minister directed that transparency, fairness and merit be ensured in the use of Zakat funds.
Important Things to Remember
Applying is not approval: An application starts the process; verification decides whether assistance is approved and how much is given.
Beware of agents: Do not pay anyone who promises approval or a higher amount, and do not share CNIC or bank details with unofficial numbers.
Use official channels only: Apply through the portal, mobile application, Zakat office or 1077 helpline, and ignore social media posts that promise registration for a fee.
Check before you plan: If unsure whether registration is open or what your status is, confirm through the 1077 helpline before making financial plans based on the assistance.
The CM Punjab Rehmat Card is a significant Zakat-funded support programme for widows and orphan children, with Rs 5 billion allocated for 50,000 beneficiaries in the first phase. The assistance of up to Rs 100,000 per approved beneficiary depends on PSER-based verification and Zakat rules, so eligible families should apply through official channels and confirm their status through the 1077 helpline.
FAQs
Who can apply for the CM Punjab Rehmat Card? Zakat-deserving widows living in Punjab and orphan children from deserving low-income families, subject to PSER verification.
How much money does the Rehmat Card give? Up to Rs 100,000 per approved beneficiary, with Rs 25,000 per orphan child as reported. The final amount depends on verification and programme terms.
How are beneficiaries selected? Through the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry, checked against Zakat rules, with a district-wise quota for fair distribution.
How can I check my Rehmat Card status? Through the official portal or by calling the programme helpline at 1077.
Shahzad Sahil is the editor of plcpunjab.pk, covering Punjab government schemes including the Livestock Card, eligibility, registration and latest updates, with information verified from official sources for readers across Punjab.
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