By Sardar Khan NiaziPrime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed authorities develop a beneficial Ramadan package to reach the maximum number of Pakistanis and instructed disbursement of financial assistance through digital wallets, Sharif’s office said. In 2024, the Sharif-led government had announced a historic Ramadan package with a subsidy of $26.8 million (Rs7.5 billion) to lower the prices of essential items for over 30,96,00,000 families. The annual Ramadan relief package offers subsidies on essentials such as wheat, sugar, oil, and pulses. Prime Minister said that the third-party validation of the Ramadan package, conducted by a globally renowned and credible audit firm, would find the government’s package to be effective and transparent. The Prime Minister underscored that all measures should ensure transparency and maximum inclusion of deserving beneficiaries in the upcoming Ramadan package.

Source: The Patriot January 17, 2026 00:27 UTC