Lahore, March 19, 2025- The government of Punjab has launched a new cash package for mothers and pregnant women throughout the province. This program is meant to provide financial assistance to mothers so that they can better take care of themselves as well as their children, particularly in the case of needy families.

A New Step for Mothers and Pregnant Women

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched the new ‘Aghosh’ initiative which serves as the first program in Pakistan designed to provide money support to mothers and pregnant women, mothers who are two years old or younger. Eligible women participating in this scheme will obtain financial support worth PKR 23,000.

The Punjab Health Department has said that qualifying women will receive monthly pay to help meet their healthcare needs as well as for medical and nutritional care during and after the postpartum period. This is intended to increase the incidence of safe deliveries in hospitals and health facilities which will subsequently lower maternal and infant mortality rates.

Officials say that payments will be made via bank payments or digital wallets for ease of access and transparency. This is part of a wider initiative targeting both women’s health, child welfare, and family development within the province.

Pay Only For Eligible Women

The pay will be provided to pregnant women and new mothers who are part of poor households and are signed up for government health services. Those receiving prenatal and postnatal care from government hospitals or accredited clinics will be given priority.

Financial Assistance Analysis for Mothers and Pregnant Women

The first enrollment of pregnant women in health centers and Maryam Health Clinics results in a financial payment of PKR 2,000.

• During pregnancy, the authorities will give PKR 1,500 for health checks totaling PKR 6,000 until delivery.

• Women get PKR 4000 as a gift upon delivery in a registered health center.

• Women receiving PKR 2,000 will benefit from the first medical check-up service their newborn baby receives within 15 days after birth.

• Households can get PKR 5,000 after they complete birth certificate registration at the health facility.

• The mother receives a total of PKR 4,000 after providing vaccination services to her child through visits that bring PKR 2,000 each.

Government’s Commitment to Women’s Welfare

Through this welfare measure, Punjab establishes an important social welfare standard that demonstrates ongoing government commitment to protect the female and child population.