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9999 Short Code Launches for Ramazan Relief Package
The Government of Pakistan has introduced a 9999 Short Code for SMS in the Ramadan Relief Package to alleviate the problems of the poor and deserving people during the month of Ramadan this year. In this project, the Ramadan Relief Package will provide financial assistance of Rs 5,000 to each deserving person. The Government of Pakistan has allocated a budget of Rs 20 billion for this program. This program aims to provide Ramadan relief to 3.9 million poor and deserving people and this program will made transparent. All its projects have been handed over to the Ministry of IT. All the information will given to you in this article. Follow the following steps to benefit from this relief.
Significance of 9999 Short Code
Taking a major step towards the Prime Minister’s Ramzan Relief Package, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has issued important orders to the Ministry of Information Technology regarding the use of 9999 Short Code, which will used to verify the messages of the shortcode package and ensure the correct identification of the beneficiaries. The IT Ministry has been tasked with linking the identity card details with the mobile numbers. This move aims to avoid any kind of fraud or misunderstanding in the process of disbursing the package amount to the beneficiaries. All messages will verified through short code 9999, and it will ensured that only the deserving people are provided with assistance.
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Details of the Prime Minister’s Relief Package
Under the Prime Minister’s Ramadan Relief Package, the government has proposed to provide cash assistance to 3.9 million families. According to this package, each deserving family will given a lump sum cash assistance of Rs. 5,000. This amount will prove to be an important support for the poor people during Ramadan, especially those who are suffering from inflation and other economic difficulties. This package will distributed through various financial institutions and under it, every family will provided immediate financial assistance so that they can meet their essential expenses during the month of Ramadan. Along with this, the Ministry of Finance has approved the provision of Rs. 8.5 billion for this package, while Rs. 2 billion will allocated from the budget of the Benazir Income Support Program.
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How to register for Ramadan Relief via SMS
A SMS code 9999 has been created by the Prime Minister of Pakistan in the Ramadan Relief Package. You can register for this relief package through this code by following these simple steps, the details of which are given below.
- First of all, you must have a mobile phone.
- You must have a National Identity Card.
- Your application has been submit.
- You will receive a response message soon.
- And you must be a Pakistani.
Cost of the Package and other Expenses
The total cost of the Prime Minister’s Ramadan Relief Package is estimated at Rs 20.5 billion. This package is an important initiative by the government for the welfare of the people, however, its cost includes various expenses. These expenses will include media campaign expenses, charges of financial institutions, NADRA fees, and other necessary expenses. These expenses have been included in the total cost of the package so that the relief process can completed successfully. Keeping all these expenses in mind, the government has tried to ensure that maximum people can benefit and the fruits of the package reach the deserving people.
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Role of Utility Stores
It is also worth mentioning that this time the Prime Minister’s Ramadan Relief Package is not being provided through utility stores. The aim is to deliver this relief money directly to the deserving people so that they can buy their own needs. In this way, the use of the aid will be more effective and direct.
Conclusion
Prime Minister’s Ramadan Relief Package is a significant initiative aimed at supporting 3.9 million deserving families with Rs 5,000 each. By utilizing the 9999 Short Code, the government ensures a transparent and fraud-free distribution process, linking identity card details with mobile numbers for proper verification. With a budget of Rs 20.5 billion, the relief will help individuals facing economic challenges during Ramadan. The government’s focus on direct cash transfers, rather than through utility stores, ensures that assistance reaches the people efficiently and allows them to meet their essential needs.