Rs 25,000 every month is about to land in 70,000 imams’ accounts — and most people still don’t know why. Thousands of imams across Punjab are about to get a monthly payment — and it’s not a one-time grant.
What Is the Rs 25,000 Honorarium Card for Imams in Punjab?
Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the Rs 25,000 Honorarium Card for imams of mosques, calling it a major welfare step. If you’re hearing about it for the first time, don’t worry — here’s what it really means, who will benefit, and how payments will work.
Is the Rs 25,000 payment for all imams in Punjab?
The scheme is planned for around 70,000 imams across Punjab.
Eligible imams will receive Rs 25,000 every month, sent directly into their bank accounts.
Punjab government will spend over Rs 1.2 billion annually on this program.
When will payments start?
According to the official overview:
✅ Payments start from January 1, 2026
✅ First month payment will be given through pay order
✅ After the first month, payments will shift to digital monthly transfers through Bank of Punjab ATMs
How will the Honorarium Card work?
Here’s the simple flow:
Step 1: Card issuance
The card issuance process will be completed by February 2026.
Step 2: First payment
The first month payment will be provided via pay order.
Step 3: Monthly payments
After that, monthly payments will be made only through Bank of Punjab ATMs.
So the long-term system is ATM-based — not cash, not agents, not middlemen.
Important rule: Honorarium can be stopped
A key point in the official highlights is this:
⚠️ Imams involved in misconduct can lose the honorarium under new Punjab policy.
This means the support is linked to discipline and compliance, and it can be stopped if serious wrongdoing is proven.
More detailed application and eligibility guidance will be shared as official instructions are released.
Quick Highlights
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Province | Punjab |
| Beneficiaries | Around 70,000 Imams |
| Monthly Amount | Rs 25,000 |
| Payment Start Date | January 1, 2026 |
| First Payment Method | Pay Order |
| Monthly Payment Method | Bank of Punjab ATMs (after first month) |
| Card Issuance Completion | By February 2026 |
| Misconduct Rule | Honorarium can be cancelled |
What you should NOT do (important warning)
If someone asks for money or says they can “confirm your name”:
- Don’t pay any fee
- Don’t trust WhatsApp messages or agents
- Follow only official updates and verified announcements
For official confirmation and future updates, always check announcements on the Punjab Government’s official website.
FAQs – Rs 25,000 Imam Honorarium Card (Punjab)
Q1: Has any district-wise list been announced for the Imam Honorarium Card?
No. So far, no district-wise announcement has been made by the Punjab government.
Q2: When will the Rs 25,000 monthly payment start for imams?
Payments are planned to start from January 1, 2026, with the first payment through pay order.
Q3: Can anyone apply through an agent for this scheme?
No. There are no agents and no fees. Any such claim is fake.
Final takeaway
The Rs 25,000 Honorarium Card marks a permanent shift to dignified, bank-based support for imams in Punjab — transparent, regular, and free from middlemen.
Mujtaba is a verified content writer at WSP2025Punjab.pk, known for publishing easy-to-understand guides on Pakistani Government Programs. His simple Urdu-English articles help families stay updated on BISP, Ehsaas, and Punjab Welfare Schemes.