Business Desk 
Sep 11, 2025
In a bid to facilitate low-income families, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially launched the “CM Punjab Ration Card 2025” to support vulnerable families across the province.
With the “CM Punjab Ration Card 2025,” the provincial government aims to provide essential food items at subsidised rates to over 1.5 million families, particularly those affected by rising inflation and the increasing cost of living.
The scheme ensures affordable access to key staples such as flour, sugar, rice, pulses, and oil. Families will receive a monthly assistance of Rs3,000 or a quarterly grant of Rs10,000, depending on their eligibility.
CM Punjab Ration Card 2025 benefits
- Subsidised rates on essential food items
- Digital integration using your CNIC as the Ration Card
- Automatic eligibility for participants of the Nigehban Ramzan Package 2025
- Food security during religious events and seasonal inflation
If you participated in the Nigehban Ramzan Package 2025, your data is already recorded, and you may not need to re-register.
CM Punjab Ration Card 2025 eligibility
To register for the “CM Punjab Ration Card 2025,” applicants must meet the following criteria:- Permanent resident of Punjab.
- Monthly household income below Rs50,000.
- Hold a valid NADRA-issued CNIC.
- Registered (or willing to register) with the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER)
- Not a government employee or tax filer.
- Only one application per household.
CM Punjab Ration Card 2025 apply online
- Visit the PSER portal.
- Click “Register Now.”
- Enter your CNIC, name, mobile number, and create a secure password.
- Provide income details, number of family members, and address.
- Verify your mobile number via SMS.
- Submit the form.
- Wait for confirmation—application status is typically updated within 15–20 working days
Offline registration process of CM Punjab Ration Card 2025
- Visit your nearest E-Khidmat Markaz with the following documents:
- Valid CNIC.
- Mobile number (registered in your name)
- Proof of income (salary slip, if applicable)
- Recent passport-sized photo
- Utility bill or domicile certificate (proof of residence)
- Mobile number registered in your name.
- Staff will assist you in completing the form. You’ll receive a tracking receipt for status updates.
How to use Ration Card?
If your application is approved:
- Your Ration Card (linked to CNIC) will be delivered to your nearest Union Council office
- You will receive an SMS or phone call when it’s ready for collection
Where can you use Ration Card?
You can avail the subsidy at:
- Government utility stores
- Partner with grocery shops in your area
- Tehsil or district-approved outlets
No physical card is required, just show your original CNIC at checkout, and the discount will be applied automatically.
