Pakistan, Jan. 28 -- Demonstrating a strong commitment to inclusive growth and social compassion, the Punjab government has launched an expansive Ramazan welfare initiative aimed at supporting the impecunious strata. The Ramazan Nigehban Package-2026, approved by the Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, represents the largest and most comprehensive Ramazan-focused social protection programme ever undertaken in the province.

With a total allocation of Rs 47 billion, the initiative is designed to benefit nearly one crore economically vulnerable individuals, reflecting the provincial government's strategic commitment to people-centred governance and inclusive development. Recognising the heightened household expenditures, the package aims to...