Benazir Kafalat Program increased to 12500 in Ramadan 2024

Benazir Kafalat Program 12500

Amidst the sacred month of Ramadan, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has significantly raised the aid provided under the Benazir Kafalat Program to 12500 to support individuals facing challenges in purchasing essentials. Acknowledging the plight of these individuals, the Prime Minister has taken a compassionate step towards assisting them. By bolstering the existing programs and understanding the needs of the underprivileged, the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) aims to cater to all essential requirements of those in dire need.

Furthermore, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has raised the allocation for the Ramadan package to 12.5 billion rupees to facilitate wider distribution. The Prime Minister has mandated the expansion of the relief program and broadening of the package’s coverage to ensure more disadvantaged individuals benefit from it. In addition to the utility store and BISP, mobile units have been introduced for doorstep delivery of essential items.

Relief Package Surge by 12.5 Billion

Mr. Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister, has announced unprecedented discounts on food items for low-income families registered in BISP. Those unable to afford basic necessities should receive concessions to alleviate their financial burden. Substantial discounts on numerous retail items have been introduced to benefit the general public, ensuring accessibility to essential goods via the utility store.

These items encompass tea, basmati rice, pulses, sila rice, milk, broken rice, gram flour, beverages, white gram, spices, edible oil, gram flour dates, and more. Discounts are available on these items, allowing easy access through nearby utility stores. Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has committed to improving facilities for the populace and urges all individuals to register for and receive assistance.

Discounted Items

• Tea – Rs. 100 per kg cheaper
• Basmati rice – Rs. 25 per kg
• Broken rice – Rs. 25 per kg
• Silla rice – Rs. 25 per kg
• Pulses – Rs. 25 per kg
• Besan – Rs. 50 per kg
• Milk – Rs. 30 per kg/liter
• Edible Oil – Rs. 25 per liter
• Beverages – Rs. 30
• Dates – Rs. 50
• White gram – Rs. 25 per kg
• Special discount on various spices

Special discounts are extended on these essential items, constituting the largest Ramadan relief package in Pakistan’s history. A fund of 12.5 billion rupees has been allocated to ensure the provision of superior goods not just to select individuals but to the broader consumer base as well.

Recent Subsidy Updates in Pakistan

Essential Commodity Prices

• Rice – PKR 25 per kilogram
• Lentils – PKR 25 per kilogram
• Gram Flour – PKR 50 per kilogram
• Milk – PKR 30 per kilogram/liter
• Edible Oil – PKR 25 per liter
• Drinks – PKR 30 per serving
• Dates – PKR 50
• White Chickpeas – PKR 25 per kilogram
• Spices – Special discounts on various spices

Subsidy on Flour

The government has initiated a relief program to address the food scarcity issue in Pakistan. Eligible individuals can now receive essential assistance. The program offers discounts on flour and other commodities, reducing the flour price by PKR 648.

Conclusion

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has raised the Benazir Kafalat aid to PKR 12,500 and increased the Ramadan relief package to 12.5 billion rupees. This includes major discounts on essential items to support low-income families during Ramadan.