In mid-February 2026, the Nigehban Ramzan Package has transitioned from the registration phase to the distribution phase. While the initial deadline of February 7 has passed, the Punjab Government has extended the final cutoff for PSER (Punjab Socio-Economic Registry) updates to February 15, 2026, due to the massive influx of new applicants.
Starting February 14, 2026, the distribution of Nigehban ATM Cards has officially begun across all districts of Punjab.
Nigehban Ramzan Package 2026: Updated Fact Sheet
| Feature | Details for February 14, 2026 |
| Cash Assistance | Rs. 10,000 (One-time grant) |
| Monthly Ration | Rs. 3,000 Subsidy via the Maryam Nawaz Ration Card |
| New Registration Deadline | February 15, 2026 (Final Cutoff) |
| Distribution Method | Nigehban ATM Card (Bank of Punjab) |
| Verification Code | 8070 (Punjab) / 9999 (Federal) |
How to Check Your Status Right Now
Because distribution has already started, your status on the portal or via SMS will now indicate if your payment is ready for collection.
- SMS Check: Send your 13-digit CNIC to 8070.
- Reply “Ahal” (Eligible): Your card is being processed or is ready.
- Reply “Register via PSER”: You must visit the portal immediately before the Feb 15 deadline.
- Web Portal: Visit pser.punjab.gov.pk and enter your CNIC to see your exact PMT score and eligibility status.
Important: The New “Nigehban Card” System
In 2026, the government is moving away from physical ration bags in many urban areas, replacing them with a Smart Card issued by the Bank of Punjab (BOP).
- ATM Access: You can use the card to withdraw the Rs. 10,000 cash from any Bank of Punjab ATM.
- Merchant Purchases: The card can be used like a debit card at registered grocery stores to avail of the Rs. 3,000 monthly subsidy.
- Biometric Activation: Once you receive your card (either at a center or via doorstep delivery), you must activate it through biometric verification at a BOP branch or a designated “Activation Center.”
Who Qualifies? (Updated Income Limits)
- Monthly Income: Must be below Rs. 50,000 (previously Rs. 60,000 in early 2026 drafts).
- PMT Score: Must be below 30 (verified via the PSER survey).
- Exclusions: Government employees, car owners, and those with high electricity bills (over Rs. 8,000/month) are automatically disqualified by the system.
Distribution Schedule (District-Wise)
- Phase 1 (Active Now): Cards are being distributed to BISP-registered families and those who completed the PSER survey before Feb 1st.
- Phase 2 (Starts Feb 20): Distribution for new applicants who registered during the February extension.
- Doorstep Delivery: For the elderly and disabled, the “Dastak” representatives are delivering cards directly to home addresses verified in the PSER database.