ECC okays release of Rs19 billion for PM’s Ramzan Relief Package

2026-02-19 - 15:13

The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Thursday approved the immediate release of Rs 19 billion for the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package 2026. According to a statement issued by the Ministry of Finance, chaired remotely by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, the ECC meeting approved the release of said amount to ensure the timely disbursement of assistance to vulnerable families. The remaining requirement out of the proposed Rs25 billion will be released as and when necessary, in line with fiscal space. The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC), chaired remotely by Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, approved the immediate release of Rs. 19 billion for the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package 2026 to ensure timely disbursement of assistance to vulnerable families. The... pic.twitter.com/4YY0rxTSJT — Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan (@Financegovpk) February 19, 2026 The ECC also granted in-principle approval for Rs 1 billion operational expenses, directing that detailed cost breakdowns be shared with the Finance Division to ensure transparency, fiscal prudence, and compliance with financial rules. The Committee emphasised balancing swift relief delivery with strong financial oversight and noted that any unutilized funds would be surrendered in accordance with established procedures. The Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package 2026 is designed to provide targeted cash assistance to low-income households during the holy month of Ramzan, using National Socio-Economic Registry (NSER) data to ensure transparency and objective beneficiary selection. Funds will be disbursed directly through formal banking and digital channels to ensure secure, efficient and dignified delivery. SBP’s foreign reserves increase by $19 million to $16.2 Billion