Welfare Punjab Government Scheme
CM Punjab Minority Card: Rs 10,500 quarterly, eligibility and how to apply
Quarterly aid of Rs 10,500 for low-income non-Muslim minority families in Punjab, applied for by the head of the family on mcard.punjab.gov.pk.
By Musa Tariq
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The CM Punjab Minority Card gives Rs 10,500 every quarter to low-income families from non-Muslim minority communities in Punjab, including Christians, Hindus and Sikhs. It is run by the Human Rights and Minorities Affairs Department. The Punjab Portal invites eligible people to apply on mcard.punjab.gov.pk, and its sign-up was working when we checked on 27 October 2026.
Step-by-step method, checked on the official source
Minority Card online registration on mcard.punjab.gov.pk
- If you do not know your PMT score, visit the nearest BISP/NSER centre (the portal links the list).
- Open mcard.punjab.gov.pk and choose Sign up. Your username is your CNIC.
- Fill in the application carefully, as the official page asks applicants to enter correct details.
- Submit, then log in later to track your status.
Apps that help with Minority Card
Maryam Ko Batayn (1000)
Official app by Punjab Information Technology Board
Punjab Government help and complaints on 1000.
Get it onGoogle Play (opens in a new tab)Download on theApp Store (opens in a new tab)
After you apply for Minority Card
Waiting time for Minority Card
After you submit, log in again on mcard.punjab.gov.pk to track your application status.
Minority Card problems and fixes
| Problem | What to do |
|---|---|
| Forgot your password | Use Forget Password on the sign-in page. |
Minority Card helplines and contacts
- Helpline (office hours)1040
Eligibility criteria: which families can get the Minority Card
- A Punjab resident from a non-Muslim minority community.
- The head of the family applies.
- A valid CNIC and a mobile number.
- A PMT score of 45 or less from BISP/NSER.
- Not receiving help from another program such as BISP or PSPA.
If you do not qualify
Families who are not eligible because they already receive BISP can check their payments on BISP 8171. Every low-income family should also keep its PSER record updated.
Questions about Minority Card
Can I get the Minority Card if I receive BISP?
No. Applicants must not be getting financial assistance from another program such as BISP or PSPA.
What is the helpline?
1040, during office hours.
Where the Minority Card facts come from
- Punjab Portal: CM Punjab Minority Card (amount, eligibility, steps, helpline) (checked 27 Oct 2026)
- Human Rights & Minorities Affairs Department: Minority Card portal (checked 27 Oct 2026)
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