The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is not only set to approve an expenditure of Rs. 2 million for the Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee meeting held on February 18, 2026, but has also launched a significant Rs 12.8 billion Ramazan Relief Package aimed at supporting over one million deserving families across the province. This package, approved by the provincial cabinet, provides Rs 12,500 to each eligible family through a digital payment system, with strict enforcement of price regulation to curb profiteering and artificial inflation during Ramadan. Chief Minister Sohail Afridi emphasized that public relief is a top priority, directing authorities to take legal action against hoarding and arbitrary pricing, and establishing Ehsaas Ramazan Dastarkhwaan for free sehri and iftar meals in every district.
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Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Rs 12.8 Billion Ramazan Relief Package Approval
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KP government approves Rs 12.8 billion Ramazan Relief Package for over 1 million families, ensuring price regulation and food security, while promoting public relief during Ramadan.
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