The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has taken a major step towards uplifting its most vulnerable citizensโorphans and widowsโthrough the official launch of two groundbreaking welfare cards: the Roshan Mustaqbil Card and the Sahara Card. ๐
Launched by Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur during a high-profile event at the CM House in Peshawar, these initiatives mark a new chapter in the provinceโs commitment to social justice and inclusive development.
๐ What Are the Roshan Mustaqbil & Sahara Cards?
Here’s a quick look at how these cards aim to bring hope and stability:
๐ถ Roshan Mustaqbil Card (For Orphans)
- Monthly Stipend: Rs 5,000
- Eligible Age Group: 5 to 16 years
- Initial Beneficiaries: 9,000 orphaned children
- First Payment: Rs 10,000 (covering May & June due to Eid-ul-Adha)
๐ฉโ๐ฆณ Sahara Card (For Widows)
- Monthly Stipend: Rs 5,000
- Eligibility: Widows aged 45 and above
- Initial Beneficiaries: 15,000 women
- Disbursement Date: By the 5th of every month
๐ New registrations for both programs will start in July, aiming to expand support across the province.
๐ Transparent & Merit-Based Selection
Chief Minister Gandapur emphasized that all beneficiaries have been selected through a transparent and merit-driven process. This approach ensures that help reaches the most deserving individuals, reflecting the governmentโs dedication to fairness and dignity.
๐ ๏ธ More Welfare Initiatives on the Horizon
The Roshan Mustaqbil and Sahara Cards are just part of a larger vision. Here are other welfare steps announced during the launch:
- โฟ Electric wheelchairs for persons with disabilities and students
- ๐ฅ Expanded Sehat Card coverage for expensive medical treatments:
- Bone marrow transplants
- Kidney transplants
- Liver transplants
(All now free of cost!)
- ๐ฐ Dowry Fund increase from Rs 20,000 to Rs 200,000, benefitting 4,000 deserving girls
๐งญ A Vision Rooted in Justice & Self-Reliance
In his speech, CM Gandapur reiterated his party’s foundational principles of merit, justice, and equality. He lauded the Social Welfare Department for effectively launching these life-changing programs and promised to identify even more citizens in need.
He also touched on economic reforms, highlighting how the government has boosted revenue without raising taxesโsimply by fixing inefficiencies.
โWe aim to build the kind of nation our forefathers envisioned and sacrificed for,โ Gandapur declared, underlining the governmentโs focus on dignity, welfare, and sustainable growth.
๐ฃ Final Thoughts
These new welfare cards are more than financial assistanceโthey are a message of hope, dignity, and inclusion. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is setting a strong example of how compassionate governance can transform lives.
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