Zakat Rashan Card (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. 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. As of October 2014, Zakat Rashan Card 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
- Adult Muslim, living below poverty level with preference to widows and disabled
- 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. Local Zakat Committee, keeping in view of the financial condition of the applicant, may determine or reject his/her Istehqaq. Zakat Rashan Card is paid via branchless banking.






