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Programs
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When was the system of Zakat & Ushr introduced in the county? |
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| Zakat & Ushr system was introduced in 1980. | |
| What are the various tiers of Zakat system? | Top |
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| What is the organizational setup of Zakat in Punjab? | Top |
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| What is Nisab of Zakat for the year 1445-46 A.H( 2025) ? | Top |
| Nisab of Zakat for the year 1445-46 A.H is Rs. 179,689 | |
| Which are Zakat deducting agencies? | Top |
| The banks, Offices, Centers or Financial Institutions. | |
| When Zakat is deducted? | Top |
| 1st of Ramdan-ul-Mubarak (every year) on PLS Accounts. | |
| Who is eligible to receive Zakat? | Top |
| A Muslim citizen of Pakistan living below poverty line. | |
| Are non-Muslims eligible for Zakat? | Top |
| No, non-Muslims are not eligible to receive Zakat. | |
| Under what programmes Zakat is distributed? | Top |
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| What are the distribution channels of Zakat? | Top |
| Punjab Zakat & Ushr Council Transfer funds to District Zakat & Ushr Committees and institutions in Punjab. District Zakat & Ushr Committee transfer funds to Local Zakat & Ushr Committees and institutions in the respective district. Local Zakat & Ushr Committees and institutes distribute Zakat Funds among the deserving people. | |
| What are the functions of Local Zakat & Ushr Committees? | Top |
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| What is Guzara Allowance? | Top |
| Guzara Allowance is a monthly stipend provided to the needy, indigent, poor and deserving people living below the poverty line through Local Zakat & Ushr Committee of the area of residence. | |
| What is rate of Guzara Allowance? | Top |
| PKR 2000/- per month per mustahiq. | |
| Does the Government intend to bring any change in the payment systems of zakat? | Top |
| Yes. The Government of Punjab has brought radical changes in the zakat system. As of October 2014, guzara allowance is being paid through a hassle free Branchless Banking. Now mustehqeen can get zakat assistance from their nearest franchise/shop/outlet of concerned Branchless Banking. | |
| What is the procedure to apply for Guzara Allowance? | Top |
| The deserving person can apply in writing to the Chairman, Local Zakat & Ushr Committee of the area of his/her residence. Local Zakat & Ushr Committee concerned will process the application, keeping in view the financial condition of the applicant. After necessary evaluation the Istehqaq is determined by the Local Zakat & Ushr Committee or otherwise is declined. | |
| Who are preferred for Grant of Guzara Allowance? | Top |
| Chronic poor including Widows, Disabled, Orphans, aged persons. | |
| What is Educational Stipends (General)? | Top |
| Educational Stipends (General) are meant for poor and needy students at college or university level getting education in the educational institutions established by the Government. | |
| What is procedure for apply to the Educational Stipends (General)? | Top |
| A deserving student can apply to the head of his/her institution which will process it to the District Zakat & Ushr Committee. Istehqaq will be determined by the local Zakat committee of the area of his/her residence or where the educational institution is located. | |
| What is Stipends for the students of Deeni Madaris? | Top |
| A stipend for students of Deeni Madaris is the financial assistance available to the deserving students getting Deeni Education in Madrisa enlisted with Provincial Zakat Administration. The stipends are subject to Istehqaq certification from Local Zakat & Ushr Committee and approval of the district Zakat committee. | |
| What is the procedure to apply for Stipends to Deeni Madaris? | Top |
| A deserving student can apply to the head of his/her institution which will process it to the District Zakat & Ushr Committee. Istehqaq will be determined by the local Zakat & Ushr Committee of the area of his/her residence or where the madrisa is located. | |
| What is Health Care? | Top |
| Health Care is the facility of free medical treatment available to mustahiq in DHQ, THQ, RHCs, BHUs and in the National Level Teaching Hospitals. Free treatment is subject to determination of Istehqaq by the Local Zakat & Ushr Committee of the area of permanent residence of the patient. | |
| Is financial assistance in cash is available to deserving patients in hospitals? | Top |
| No. Only medicines, tests, artificial limbs, medical treatment including operation, bed in general ward and free transportation of the patient is provided by the concerned hospital. | |
| What is the procedure to get free medical treatment in hospital? | Top |
| The mustahiq patients will get a Istehqaq certificate from the Local Zakat & Ushr Committee of his/her area and submit the form in the hospital to the Medical Social Officer for free medical treatment. | |
| What is procedure to apply for Marriage Grant? | Top |
| The mustahiq can apply to District Zakat & Ushr Committee through Local Zakat & Ushr Committee for Marriage Assistance and District Zakat & Ushr Committee will release funds as per procedure to the Local Zakat & Ushr Committee concerned. Payment to the mustahiq will be made by the Local Zakat & Ushr Committee. | |
| What is rate of Marriage Assistance? | Top |
| PKR 50,000/- | |
| What is Education Stipends (Technical)? | Top |
| Educational Stipends (Technical) are meant for poor students getting Education in Vocational Training Institutes of Punjab Vocational Training Council. | |
| What is procedure to apply for Educational Stipends (Technical)? | Top |
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| What is Talif -e-Qalab. | Top |
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Department has launched Talif-e-Qalab Scheme as a pilot project in three districts i.e. Lahore, Rawalpindi & Multan. Under the scheme, a newly converted Muslim can apply for this grant within one year of his conversion to Islam
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Zakat funds are released to the District Zakat Committee Rawalpindi for distribution through the Local Zakat Committee of Ahata Korian among the Leprosy Patients.
Guzara allowance is a monthly grant meant for the chronic poor. It aims to safeguard them from hunger which is both cause and manifestation of extreme poverty.
This is a health safeguard for poor patients who cannot afford expenses for their treatment. Zakat funds for medical treatment of the deserving (mustahiq) patients...
Educational Stipend (general) is meant to provide financial assistance to the deserving students in order to help them continue their studies.
Pakistan is a developing country and incidence of poverty is very high. More than 1/3rd population is living below the poverty line
The aim of marriage grant is to provide financial assistance to the unmarried women who or their guardians cannot afford marriage expenses.Its current rate is 20,000 PKR.
Prime objective of this Scheme to eradicate poverty and spur economic growth in province, so that the Mustahqeen-e-Zakat may be able to earn...