Ehsaas Imdad Programme Update 2026
What’s New for Beneficiaries The Ehsaas Imdad Programme remains an essential element of Pakistan’s social safety measures, and the year 2026 introduces significant enhancements designed to boost support for families with low income.
The initiative has now fully merged with the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), establishing a unified platform for financial aid.Increased Payment Amount Households that qualify are now granted Rs. 13,500 each quarter as regular assistance.
Subsequent to the federal budget announced in June 2025, this amount has been raised to Rs. 14,500 for the year 2026, with the new payments beginning in the January to March 2026 cycle. Certain verified cases may qualify for a quarterly payment of up to Rs. 14,500.
Who Remains Eligible To continue receiving payments, recipients must participate in the dynamic NSER survey and maintain a Poverty Means Test (PMT) score under 32. Women who have ignored SMS notifications from 8171,
Provided incorrect information
traveled outside the country, or registered as taxpayers have been removed from eligibility, resulting in the termination of their Kafalat, children’s stipend, and Nashonuma payments.
How to Check Status and Register The government has enhanced the verification process and simplified the process for checking eligibility. Recipients can:1. Text their CNIC number to 8171 to obtain information about eligibility and payment.2.
Go to the 8171 official website, enter their 13-digit CNIC without dashes, complete the captcha, and check their status online.3. Update their household information in the Dynamic Registry if there are any changes in income, family size, or residential address to prevent payment disruptions.
Payment Collection Funds are disbursed.
in stages based on districts to minimize congestion. Payments can be received through partner banking institutions, authorized ATMs, BISP payment locations, or directly deposited into mobile wallets such as JazzCash and Easypaisa.
With broader coverage, enhanced digital verification, and the increased stipend of Rs. 14,500, the 2026 update seeks to deliver quicker and more transparent assistance to at-risk families throughout Pakistan.
CM Pink Scooty Scheme 2026 Update:
Latest Expansion and How to Apply The CM Pink Scooty Scheme is experiencing significant growth throughout Pakistan in 2026, with governments in Punjab and Sindh introducing new phases aimed at enhancing women’s mobility and self-reliance.
Punjab’s Latest Rollout Under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Punjab Pink Scooty Scheme has advanced to Phase 2 after the initial Phase 1 commenced in September 2025. The first phase provided roughly 25,000 extensively subsidized or free scooters across Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad.
Phase 2 now focuses on rural areas with updated regional quotas and a broader selection of scooter models. This phase includes both petrol and electric scooters, emphasizing environmentally friendly electric alternatives.Eligible participants must be female residents of Punjab who possess a valid CNIC and at least a learner’s driving permit.
Students, teachers, nurses, professionals,
Businesswomen can seek to apply. Applicants are chosen via an open ballot system, followed by essential road safety training. Some scooters are entirely free, while others come with affordable subsidized installment plans, depending on the applicant’s status.
Any cost above the scheme’s limit of PKR 250,000 must be paid by the applicant.Applications will be accepted for 30 to 45 days following each phase launch. Beneficiaries are advised to confirm current deadlines on the official Punjab government website or by contacting the 8171 helpline, as these dates are subject to change due to supply and server demands.
Sindh’s Expansion Sindh has also expedited its.
own free Pink Scooty Scheme. After a successful launch in Sukkur, the government announced an extension into Hyderabad. Women will be provided with complimentary electric scooters, along with helmets, driving licenses, and formal training to promote safe transportation.
Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon indicated that a total of five million scooters are intended for distribution without the need for recommendations, requiring a permanent license and evidence of education or employment status.The scheme’s purpose is to lower travel expenses, enhance safety, and increase women’s engagement in education and the workforce.
Applications can be made online through the Sindh Mass Transit Authority website, which requires CNIC, domicile, license, and student or employee identification.As both provinces enhance their efforts, the CM Pink Scooty Scheme is set to become an essential initiative for women’s empowerment in 2026.
CM Punjab Rehmat Card Scheme 2026 Update:
Latest Relief for Widows and OrphansIn 2026, the provincial government of Punjab has introduced the CM Punjab Rehmat Card Scheme, representing the first welfare initiative in Pakistan specifically aimed at supporting widows and orphans without parents.
The Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, launched this.program digitally, allocating Rs. 5 billion from the provincial Zakat Fund to assist 50,000 eligible families. Latest Benefit Amount and CoverageAs per the recent update, qualified widows and orphans without parental care will receive .
Rs. 100,000 each via the Rehmat Card.
Previous announcements had indicated a sum of Rs. 25,000 per orphan, but the most recent official information confirms that both widows and double-parent orphans will be entitled to Rs. 100,000 to provide substantial financial aid.
The initiative extends throughout the whole Punjab province. Eligibility Criteria Applications are accepted exclusively from Muslim widows and orphans eligible for Zakat according to Shariah.
Notable disqualifications include those who are employed by the government, pension recipients, individuals with substantial wealth, habitual beggars, and individuals already benefiting from another Punjab government assistance program.
For widows, their marital status must be current on their CNIC, while orphans are required to submit their B-Form along with a guardian’s details. How to Apply and Get PaidIndividuals can submit applications via the specific online portal https://rahmatcard.punjab.gov.pk, the
CM Punjab Rehmat Card” mobile application,
calling helpline 1077. Beneficiaries will be chosen based on the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry database and district allocations, with NADRA verification for individuals who have not yet registered in PSER.
Payments will be credited directly to JazzCash wallet accounts, with the government covering all associated service costs. Objective According to CM Maryam Nawaz, the aim is to promote social dignity, economic empowerment, and independence for at-risk populations
Utilizing Zakat funds in a transparent and meritocratic manner. The Rehmat Card is designed to assist widows in achieving self-sufficiency and to provide orphaned children with financial security and an honorable existence.
