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We explain the scheme in plain language. Applications are handled only through official government channels listed below. We never collect CNICs, documents, payments, or credentials.
When a family’s breadwinner dies, the grief is followed by a quieter crisis — the income stops, but the expenses don’t. The Rehmat Card is Punjab’s assistance program for widows and orphans, offering financial support to households that lost their earning member. If that’s your family, here’s what you need to know.
Who is it for?
- Widows in Punjab who have lost their husbands and lack a stable income source.
- Orphans / guardian households caring for children who lost their father.
- Punjab domicile, valid CNIC of the applicant (widow) or guardian.
- Need-based assessment — the program targets households without other adequate support.
Documents you’ll need
- CNIC of the widow/guardian.
- Death certificate of the deceased husband/father (from NADRA/union council) — this is the key document; get it first if you don’t have it.
- Children’s B-Forms (for orphan-related assistance).
- Proof of residence / domicile.
Start with the death certificate if you don’t have one — union council issuance takes time, and every assistance application needs it.
How to apply
- Gather the documents above — death certificate first.
- Apply through the official portal: rahmatcard.punjab.gov.pk.
- Fill in household details honestly — family size, income sources, children’s ages.
- Submit and keep your tracking number.
Also check: you’re likely eligible for more
Widows and orphan-caring households often qualify for multiple programs at once — don’t stop at one card:
- PSER registration — the gateway to most welfare schemes; do this regardless.
- Ration Card — Rs 3,000/month food support.
- Honhaar Scholarship — 100% tuition for the children’s education.
One application doesn’t block another. Deserving families should claim everything they’re entitled to.
Stay safe
Grieving families are targeted by “welfare agents” charging fees to “process” assistance. Government widow/orphan assistance has no agents and no fees. Anyone asking for money in this situation is exploiting your loss — report them.
Quick facts
- For: widows and orphans in Punjab
- Key document: death certificate (get this first)
- Portal: rahmatcard.punjab.gov.pk
Full welfare list: Punjab Government Schemes 2026.
Last reviewed: October 11, 2026. Terms are announced on the official portal — always confirm there.