Kp Government Removes Bank Account Requirement For Ramadan Aid

On February 26, 2026, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government announced a significant change to its Ramadan Package 2026, officially removing the mandatory bank account requirement for beneficiaries seeking financial aid of 12,500 rupees. This decision was made following widespread criticism from citizens and local representatives who deemed the bank account condition 'unrealistic' for many families, especially those in remote and underprivileged areas where access to banking facilities is severely limited. A provincial notification confirmed that the new registration process will now rely on computerized national identity cards (CNIC) and mobile phone numbers instead of bank accounts, allowing thousands of families previously at risk of missing out on aid to benefit from the program. Officials claim this new method will enhance transparency and ensure timely financial assistance to those in need, as stated in the Pakistan News Index and Daily Qudrat articles, which both highlighted the positive reception of this policy change.