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Punjab Showcases Data-Driven Ramazan Relief, Challenges KP Over Unannounced Package

Punjab officials present a digital, survey-based rollout to contrast with what they describe as KP’s lack of a declared plan.

Overview

  • Azma Bokhari says Punjab completed a province-wide survey and is issuing Ramazan Nigehban cards to 4.2 million families for targeted assistance.
  • The government reports 74 Sahulat Bazaars are operating across the province, with quality checks by the Punjab Food Authority and options for women to order essentials from home.
  • Under the Maryam ke Dastarkhwan initiative, officials say daily iftar is arranged for 2,000 fasting individuals in every tehsil.
  • Bokhari criticizes the KP government for not announcing its Ramazan package or completing required digital data collection, and alleges last year’s aid there relied on party member lists.
  • Punjab states the program includes separate financial assistance for the Christian community and describes the effort as the country’s largest Ramazan relief package, with no KP rebuttal reported.