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Leprosy Patients

Zakat funds are released to the District Zakat Committee Rawalpindi for distribution through the Local Zakat Committee of Ahata Korian among the Leprosy Patients.

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Guzara Allowance

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.

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Health Care

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...

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Education Stipends (General)

Educational Stipend (general) is meant to provide financial assistance to the deserving students in order to help them continue their studies.

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Sustainable Economic Empowerment Programme

Pakistan is a developing country and incidence of poverty is very high. More than 1/3rd population is living below the poverty line

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Marriage Assistance

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.

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Social Rehabilitation Scheme

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...

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Guzara Allowance for Blinds

Guzara allowance for blinds ( Discontinued by Punjab Zakat & Ushr Council  for the current Financial Year) is a monthly grant meant for the total blind persons living below poverty line. It aims to safeguard them from extreme hunger. Its current monthly rate is PKR 2000  and istehqaq is determined by  the Local Zakat & Ushr committee of the area of residence of the deserving (mustahiq) person.  Guzara allowance for blinds is paid through branchless banking after  Biometric verification System (BVS), which is relatively faster, more convenient and more transparent. 

Eligibility Criteria

  • Istehqaq is determined by Local Zakat & Ushr Committee of the area of permanent residence of the applicant.
  • Blind certificate issued by Deputy Director, SW&BL,DHQ/THQ
  • Total blind
  • Unemployed
  • Not a habitual beggar

How to Apply

The deserving person can apply to the Chairman, Local Zakat & Ushr Committee of the area of his/her residence. The Committee, after determination of Istehqaq, will release funds to the mustahiq PKR 2000 per month. Guzara allowance for Blinds is paid  via branchless banking.