Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered a third-party audit of the Prime Minister Ramadan Relief Package 2025 to ensure transparency in fund distribution, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office.
The decision was made during a review meeting chaired by the prime minister, where officials briefed him on the progress of the relief package.
Officials informed the meeting that 63% of eligible recipients have already received financial assistance, with detailed documentation available for all disbursements.
A total of 2,224 employees have been assigned to oversee the package’s implementation.
Additionally, more than 1.5 million beneficiaries have been contacted via telephone to facilitate the process.
The prime minister reaffirmed that the relief programme covers all of Pakistan, including Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu and Kashmir, without discrimination.
Shehbaz praised the State Bank of Pakistan, NADRA, and technology firms for ensuring a secure and efficient digital wallet system to distribute funds. He directed that this model be adopted for other government welfare initiatives as well.
Furthermore, he instructed telecom companies and banks to enhance their public awareness campaigns regarding the programme and submit a comprehensive report on their efforts.
The meeting was attended by senior government figures, including Federal Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain, Economic Affairs Minister Ahsan Iqbal, Information Minister Atta Tarar, and IT Minister Shaza Fatima, along with officials from NADRA, PTA, and private sector partners involved in the programme.
