The Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, has launched the CM Punjab Ration Card 2025 — a historic step toward ending food insecurity and supporting low-income families across the province.
With a massive budget of Rs. 40 billion, the program aims to provide Rs. 3,000 per month in grocery relief to over 1.25 million deserving households. This digital subsidy will be delivered through a biometrically verified smart card, ensuring transparency, dignity, and fast access to essential items.
Key Highlights of the Punjab Ration Card Program
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💳 Rs. 3,000 Monthly Relief for groceries
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🛒 Useable at utility stores & kiryana shops across Punjab
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🌐 Smart card system linked with CNIC & mobile number
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👪 Targets widows, laborers, landless families, and PSER-listed households
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✅ Includes automatic registration for Nigehban Program families
Who’s Eligible?
To apply, you must:
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Be a permanent resident of Punjab
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Have a valid CNIC & mobile SIM registered on your name
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Earn less than Rs. 50,000 per month
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Be registered in the PSER database
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Have a PMT score below 35
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Not be a taxpayer or BISP recipient
Required Documents
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NADRA-issued CNIC
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Proof of residence (utility bill or domicile)
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Passport-size photo
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Monthly income proof (e.g. salary slip)
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Active mobile number (linked to CNIC)
How to Apply
🔹 Online (Coming Soon):
Visit pser.punjab.gov.pk → Create an account → Fill the application form → Upload documents → Submit
🔹 SMS Method:
Send your 13-digit CNIC to 8123 for quick verification
🔹 Offline (Expected):
Visit Khidmat Markaz or Union Council office with your documents
Important Dates
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Registration Opens: Expected from 29 April 2025
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Card Distribution Starts: June 2025
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First Subsidy Disbursal: 1 July 2025
Where Can You Use the Ration Card?
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Government utility stores
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Registered grocery (kiryana) shops
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Ehsas Rashan outlets (verified with stickers or QR codes)
All transactions will be biometric and cashless, offering safe, traceable support.
Safety Tips for Applicants
- ✅ Only apply via official portal or SMS
- ❌ Do not pay agents or third parties
- ✅ Keep your CNIC and mobile SIM active
- ✅ Always check status at pser.punjab.gov.pk or via SMS 8123
FAQs
Q: How much aid will I receive?
Rs. 3,000 monthly for grocery purchases.
Q: Is there any fee to apply?
No, registration is completely free.
Q: Can women apply?
Yes, one member (male or female) per family can apply.
Q: I was in the Nigehban Program. Do I need to apply again?
No. Your data has been pre-verified and included.
Final Thoughts
The CM Punjab Ration Card Program 2025 is more than just a relief scheme — it’s a lifeline for struggling families. With food inflation at an all-time high, this monthly support of Rs. 3,000 can make a real difference in daily life.
Stay alert, prepare your documents, and apply as soon as the portal opens. For official updates, always visit:
👉 pser.punjab.gov.pk
📲 Or SMS your CNIC to 8123