Key Takeaways
- JazzCash has disbursed PKR 1 billion to 100,000 beneficiaries under Punjab’s ‘Maryam Ko Batayn’ programme.
- The programme connects eligible citizens with government assistance through various channels including a helpline and mobile app.
- Beneficiaries can collect funds from JazzCash agents without needing a bank account or travelling to central distribution points.
JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform, has expanded its role in providing financial assistance to 100,000 beneficiaries across Punjab under the Government of Punjab’s ‘Maryam Ko Batayn’ programme.
Through its extensive agent network, JazzCash has delivered PKR 1 billion in financial assistance, ensuring that funds are disbursed securely and conveniently to communities.
Eligible citizens can apply for assistance by registering using their CNIC, with their eligibility verified against the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER) and other welfare databases.
Once approved, beneficiaries can collect the grant in cash from designated JazzCash agents, a process that involves CNIC and biometric verification, making the process efficient and secure.
For citizens already registered with the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry, funds can be made available within 24 hours of verification, while new applicants can be registered, verified, and approved for disbursement within four days.
Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has announced the continuation of the programme beyond Ramazan, extending support to more individuals and families facing financial hardship.
Arif Mahmood Chaudhary, Head of Public Sector Partnerships at JazzCash, stated, 'Behind every disbursement is a person or family relying on timely assistance. Our role is to make sure that support reaches them securely, efficiently and with dignity.'
The programme builds on JazzCash’s work with federal and provincial institutions to modernise the delivery of welfare and government-to-person payments.
By embedding technology and traceability into public disbursements, including where cash remains the most accessible option, JazzCash is helping build the infrastructure and trust required for Pakistan’s transition towards an inclusive cashless economy.
Behind every disbursement is a person or family relying on timely assistance. Our role is to make sure that support reaches them securely, efficiently and with dignity.
Arif Mahmood Chaudhary, Head of Public Sector Partnerships at JazzCash
