For Ramzan 2026, the Punjab Government has integrated the 8123 Rashan Program with the broader Nigehban Ramzan Relief Package. While 8123 remains the official SMS code for grocery subsidies (Rashan Riayat), eligibility now depends heavily on the PSER database.

Below is your complete, ultra-detailed guide covering CNIC checks, online registration, 8070 verification, and the Rs. 5,000 assistance scheme.

How Can I Check My CNIC in Rashan Program?

There are three official ways to check your CNIC status.

1️⃣ SMS Check via 8123 (Punjab Residents)

This is the fastest method.

Steps:

1. Open your mobile SMS app.
2. Type your 13-digit CNIC (no dashes).
3. Send it to 8123.
4. Wait for response.

Possible replies:

• ✅ Eligible
• ❌ Not Eligible
• 📋 Register with PSER

If you receive “Register with PSER,” you must complete the online survey.

Ehsaas Rashan Program CNIC Check Online

Punjab’s Rashan program pulls eligibility data from:

• Punjab Socio-Economic Registry
• Benazir Income Support Programme

To check online:

1. Visit pser.punjab.gov.pk
2. Click “Register New Family” or “Check Status.”
3. Enter CNIC and mobile number.
4. Complete OTP verification.
5. View eligibility result.

Rashan Program 2026 Online Registration

If not already registered in PSER, follow this process:

Step-by-Step Registration:

1. Go to pser.punjab.gov.pk
2. Create account with:
   • Name
   • CNIC
   • Mobile number (registered in your name)
3. Verify OTP (4-digit code).
4. Fill household details:
   • Family members
   • Income (must be below Rs. 60,000)
   • Property/vehicle information
5. Submit application.
6. Save tracking ID.

Without PSER registration, you cannot qualify for 8123 subsidy in 2026.

CM Punjab Rashan Program Check Online

The Chief Minister Punjab Rashan initiative operates through:

• 8123 (Rashan subsidy)
• 8070 (cash assistance)
• PSER data verification

If your PMT score is below 30–34 and income is within limits, you qualify.

8070 Rashan Program Check Online (Nigehban Cash Support)

Punjab residents can check eligibility for cash relief via 8070.

How to Check:

• Send CNIC to 8070
• Or use official 8070 web portal (when active)
• Verify via OTP
• Check approval status

Eligible families may receive:

• Rs. 5,000 cash
• Or up to Rs. 10,000 for highly vulnerable households

What Is the Maryam Nawaz 5000 Rupees Scheme?

The Rs. 5,000 scheme refers to Ramzan cash support under the Nigehban Relief Package.

It is not a permanent monthly program. It is seasonal Ramzan assistance for low-income families.

Eligibility is determined through:

• PSER verification
• PMT score
• Income screening
• BISP beneficiary status

5000 Rashan Program CNIC Check

To check Rs. 5,000 eligibility:

1. Send CNIC to 8070 (Punjab).
2. Verify through PSER portal.
3. Ensure your SIM matches your CNIC.
4. Wait for confirmation SMS.

Ehsaas Rashan Program 8123 – What You Receive

The
Utility Stores Corporation
remains a primary partner for subsidy redemption.

CM Punjab Ration Card Apply Online

Punjab’s digital ration system may include:

• Nigehban Card
• PSER-linked subsidy card

To apply:

1. Complete PSER registration.
2. Verify via OTP.
3. Wait for approval SMS.
4. Collect card (if applicable) from designated center.

There is no separate “ration card form” outside PSER in 2026.

How to Register 9999? (Federal Option)

If you live outside Punjab:

1. Send CNIC to 9999
2. Wait for eligibility confirmation
3. Follow instructions for cash/ration collection

9999 is for Federal Ramzan Package, not Punjab-specific relief.

Eligibility Criteria 2026 (Punjab)

Motorcycle ownership does not disqualify.

Important Deadlines

• Registration Deadline: February 15, 2026
• Distribution Start: Last week of February 2026

Late registration may delay benefits.

Final Summary

For Punjab residents in Ramzan 2026:

• Use 8123 for Rashan subsidy check.
• Use 8070 for cash assistance.
• Complete PSER online registration.
• Update data before February 15.
• Only trust official SMS codes.

Also read

CM Punjab Rashan Card Scheme 2026: Documents & Registration SMS