LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 20th May, 2025) The government has unveiled an immediate relief package for the victims, including innocent civilians and children who were martyred or injured in a recent attack by India.
According to spokesperson to the Punjab Home Department,financial assistance amounting to Rs 343 million has been approved by the prime minister of Pakistan. The distribution process has already commenced based on the directives of the chief minister Punjab.
The Punjab Home Department has issued guidelines to the deputy commissioners (DCs) of 14 affected districts in Punjab regarding the distribution of relief funds. A total of 343 million rupees has been allocated to the deputy commissioners of these districts for transparent distribution among the victims. These funds have been transferred to the DCs’ designated accounts to ensure prompt and efficient relief efforts.
The relief package will be divided into three categories:Families of martyrs will receive Rs. 10 million,while severely injured victims will receive two million rupees and mildly injured will receive one million rupees.
Before distribution, the eligibility of each recipient will be thoroughly verified to ensure that the funds reach only the rightful claimants and legal heirs of the martyrs. Payments will not be made to any third party. The department has directed that all details regarding the martyrs and injured, including evidence of cheque distribution and all relevant records, be maintained securely.
Additionally, the department has emphasized the importance of safeguarding the personal information of the grieving families and victims with utmost confidentiality. The distribution of funds will be based on the final list provided by the Punjab Home Department, and the DCs are required to submit a detailed report on the relief distribution to the department.
According to the spokesperson, the nation stands united against this inhuman attack by the cowardly enemy, and immediate assistance is being provided to the victims. The affected districts in Punjab include Kasur, Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib, Attock, Murree, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Faisalabad, Toba Tek Singh, Gujrat, Sialkot, Khanewal, Okara and Rawalpindi.
