Federal Poverty Alleviation Minister Reviews Ramazan Relief Package 2026

On February 23, 2026, the Federal Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Minister Syed Imran Ahmed Shah led a high-level meeting to expedite the Prime Minister's Ramazan Relief Package 2026, which allocates Rs 38 billion to support vulnerable families during the holy month. Each eligible household will receive Rs 13,000 through direct digital transfers, a significant increase from last year's Rs 20 billion package that provided Rs 5,000 per family. The minister emphasized the urgency of activating accounts and disbursing funds, stating, "All remaining beneficiaries must be mobilised immediately to ensure seamless activation and onward crediting of relief amounts in line with the prime minister's directives." This initiative aims to assist approximately 12.1 million families across Pakistan, including regions like Azad Jammu and Kashmir, with a focus on transparency and efficiency in fund distribution.