ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that financial assistance under the Ramadan Package 2026 will be given to the public only through digital wallets.
The prime minister chaired a review meeting on third-party validation of the proposed Ramadan Package and last year’s Ramadan Package. During the meeting, he praised the audit report that confirmed the transparency of last year’s package.
He said that since last year, the federal government has introduced a transparent system to provide essential food items at subsidised rates. He added that the government has replaced the old system of financial irregularities, mismanagement and exploitation with a clear and transparent mechanism.
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The prime minister stressed that the distribution of Ramadan Package funds through digital wallets will protect the dignity and respect of beneficiaries.
Shehbaz Sharif said that this year’s Ramadan Package should be more effective and beneficial than last year’s. He noted that due to corruption at utility stores in the past, many deserving people were deprived of their rightful support.
He further said that the involvement of the State Bank of Pakistan in the distribution process will help promote a cashless economy. He directed authorities to set up a digital dashboard and a proper monitoring system to ensure effective oversight of the package.
