CM Punjab’s Nigehban Ramzan Program: Rs2 Billion Distributed on First Day
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: The Punjab Social Security Department has commenced distribution of financial assistance under the Nigehban Ramzan Program, providing Rs10,000 to registered workers for the month of Ramzan. On the first day alone, Rs2 billion was distributed, according to Commissioner Social Security Zulfiqar Ali Kharal.The distribution process also covers the Maryam…
By Farzana Chaudhry | Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: The Punjab Social Security Department has commenced distribution of financial assistance under the Nigehban Ramzan Program, providing Rs10,000 to registered workers for the month of Ramzan. On the first day alone, Rs2 billion was distributed, according to Commissioner Social Security Zulfiqar Ali Kharal.
The distribution process also covers the Maryam Nawaz Rashan Card, which enables workers to receive monthly rations. Commissioner Zulfiqar Ali Kharal conducted surprise inspections at the Social Security Directorates of Lahore City and Shahdara to monitor the distribution process and ensure transparency.
During these visits, biometric verification of workers was carried out to maintain accuracy and accountability. The Commissioner also visited industrial units in Shahdara, personally reviewing the issuance of Rashan Cards among registered workers. Social Security Directors briefed him on progress and compliance.
Commissioner Zulfiqar Ali Kharal instructed officials to expedite the distribution process and held direct interactions with workers to address their concerns regarding the Rashan Card and monthly ration allocations.
He emphasized that, following directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the financial support for workers during Ramzan has been increased from Rs3,000 to Rs10,000. Workers have the option to receive the amount as cash or in the form of Rs10,000 worth of ration.
All Social Security field officers are working round-the-clock to ensure smooth and timely distribution of the Rashan Cards and financial assistance throughout the province.
