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Zakat Rashan Card / Guzara Allowance

Monthly Zakat subsistence allowance for needy Muslims below the poverty line, with priority for widows, orphans, the elderly and persons with disabilities, paid through branchless banking.

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Department
Zakat & Ushr Department, Punjab
Fee
Free (benefit: Rs 2,000 per month)

Who can apply

  • Needy Muslim citizens living below the poverty line

How to apply

  1. Submit written application to the Chairman Local Zakat & Ushr Committee of your area
  2. LZC assesses financial condition
  3. Approved beneficiaries receive payment via branchless banking

Documents needed

  • CNIC
  • Written application

Official source

Government sourceGovernment sourceVerified 2026-10-08Always confirm fees, eligibility and deadlines with the official department before you apply.

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