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Over 30 million people to benefit from Ramadan Negheban Package: CM Punjab
March 06, 2024

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif today unveiled the largest Ramazan Nigahban Package to provide relief to over 30 million deserving individuals across the province.

Addressing a news conference in Lahore today, she expressed her commitment to fulfilling promises made in her inaugural Assembly speech and ensuring relief reaches the people at their doorsteps.

Under the Ramadan Nighaban Package, 6.5 million hampers equipped with QR codes will be distributed to deserving families, eliminating the need for individuals to queue up during fasting days.

With 80 thousand hampers already delivered, the Ramadan Nighaban package includes high-quality provisions such as 10 kilogram of flour, 2 kilogram of sugar, 2 kilogram of ghee, 2 kilogram of gram flour, and other essential items.

To further support citizens, Ramadan Bazaars are being established in every district, with stringent measures in place for price control.

Expressing her commitment to swift action, the Chief Minister highlighted that the government prepared the Ramadan package within the first nine days of her tenure. She acknowledged the assistance of the Benazir Income Support Program and NADRA in collecting data of deserving individuals for relief activities.

Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz emphasized the government's commitment to cracking down on hoarding, with fines and arrests for violators.

In a bid for accountability, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz vowed to take strict action against incompetence within the province and announced the establishment of a dedicated helpline (08000-2345) named CM Maryam Nawaz for public complaints, promising resolution within 72 hours.

Maryam Nawaz also extended her appreciation to all departments of the Punjab Government, district administrations, and the Punjab Information Technology Board for their concerted efforts in planning and executing the Ramadan Relief Programme.