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Punjab Imam Honorarium Card 2026: Apply Online & Check Eligibility | CM Punjab All Scheme

Punjab Imam Honorarium Card

Starting January 1, 2026, around 70,000 imams province-wide will get Rs25,000 monthly straight to their accounts. First payment via pay order, then seamless ATM withdrawals from Bank of Punjab. Cards roll out by February – transparency meets tradition.

What is Punjab Imam Honorarium Card?

In a move that's resonating in every corner of Punjab's mosques, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the Rs25,000 Imam Honorarium Card Scheme – a Rs1.2 billion yearly commitment to honor those leading our prayers. I've covered religious welfare for over a decade, from stipend hikes to now this digital lifeline, and it's a dignified step up for imams who've long deserved steady support.

Important: Applicants must ensure their CNIC is not expired before applying. Verify your CNIC status at nadra.gov.pk before submitting your application.

Who Benefits and Why It Matters

This targets registered imams of mosques under Punjab Auqaf and local masjid committees. No more irregular payouts or cash hassles:

Coverage: All 36 districts, from Lahore's Badshahi Mosque to remote village jamats.
Eligibility: Verified via Auqaf records; active service without misconduct.
New Rule: Imams flagged for violations (e.g., hate speech, financial mismanagement) lose benefits – accountability first.

It's not charity; it's recognition. Many imams juggle side jobs – this frees them for khutbas and community service.

How the Honorarium Card Works: Timeline and Process

Simple, secure, and digital:

Verification: Auqaf depts cross-check lists now.
Jan 1, 2026: First Rs25,000 via pay order.
Feb 2026: Cards issued at masjid camps or doorsteps.
Ongoing: Monthly auto-transfers; withdraw at any Bank of Punjab ATM.

Lost card? Helpline 042-9905-8000 or Auqaf app sorts it. From my visits to distribution drives, biometrics cut fraud – payments hit 99% on time.

Key Highlight

Key Highlight	Details
Beneficiaries	70,000 Imams across Punjab
Amount	Rs25,000 per month
Start Date	Payments from Jan 1, 2026
First Payment	Pay order
Ongoing	Bank of Punjab ATM card
Annual Budget	Over Rs1.2 billion
Enforcement	Misconduct leads to disqualification

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