CM Punjab Minority Card 2026: Rs10,500 Every Quarter, Registration and Status Check

The CM Punjab Minority Card gives Rs10,500 every quarter (Rs42,000 a year) to low-income families from non-Muslim minority communities in Punjab, including Christian, Hindu and Sikh families. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the programme on 22 January 2025 for 50,000 families, and the quota was later raised to 75,000 families. The Punjab budget for 2026-27 allocates Rs3 billion to the Minority Card.

Quick facts

Item	Details
Programme	CM Punjab Minority Card
Launched	22 January 2025 by CM Maryam Nawaz
Amount	Rs10,500 per quarter (Rs42,000 per year)
Families covered	75,000 (raised from 50,000)
Who it helps	Low-income non-Muslim minority families in Punjab
PMT limit	45 or below
Budget 2026-27	Rs3 billion
Portal	mcard.punjab.gov.pk
Helpline	1040 (office hours)

What is the Minority Card?

The Minority Card is a regular cash support programme for poor minority families. Instead of a one-off grant, eligible families receive Rs10,500 every three months. Payments are made only to the cardholder on presentation of the Minority Card.

Who is eligible?

A resident of Punjab who belongs to a non-Muslim minority community (for example Christian, Hindu or Sikh).
The applicant should be the head of the family.
A valid CNIC and a mobile number.
A PMT (poverty) score of 45 or below.
Not receiving support from other programmes such as BISP or the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA).
Correct details entered on the portal; wrong information can lead to rejection.

Families are verified using data from NADRA, BISP and PSPA.

How to get a PMT score

If your family has never been surveyed, visit your nearest BISP / NSER registration centre to complete the survey. Your PMT score is calculated from that survey, and only families scoring 45 or below qualify.

How to register for the Minority Card

Visit mcard.punjab.gov.pk.
Register with your CNIC and set a password.
Fill in the application form carefully with family and address details.
Submit the form and keep your login details safe.
Track your application status on the same portal.

If you cannot register online, call the 1040 helpline during office hours.

Minority Card status check

Log in to mcard.punjab.gov.pk with your CNIC and password to see your application status, or call 1040 with your CNIC number. In August 2025, officials said more than 93,000 families had registered and 89,000 had been verified, so not every registered family gets a card; selection is limited by the 75,000 quota and the PMT score.

Payment schedule

Payments are made every quarter (every three months) at Rs10,500 per instalment. Fixed dates for each quarter are not published in advance, so wait for the official message or announcement before going to collect your payment.

Beware of fake calls

Registration on the portal is free.
Officials will never ask for your card PIN or a fee to release your payment.
Use only mcard.punjab.gov.pk and helpline 1040.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much is the Minority Card payment?

Rs10,500 every quarter, which is Rs42,000 a year.

Who can apply for the Minority Card?

Non-Muslim minority families in Punjab with a PMT score of 45 or below, applying through the head of the family.

What is the Minority Card portal?

mcard.punjab.gov.pk

What is the Minority Card helpline number?

1040, during office hours.

Can BISP beneficiaries apply?

No. Families already receiving support from BISP or PSPA are not eligible.

How many families get the Minority Card?

75,000 families, up from 50,000 at launch.

Official sources

Last updated: 17 October 2026.