The Punjab Himmat Card 2026 gives quarterly financial support to persons with disabilities in Punjab who cannot work. It is a Punjab government programme, run by the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, and it pays eligible cardholders through the Bank of Punjab.
Many families in Punjab care for a disabled member on a very tight income. Medicine, transport, and daily care cost money every week, while regular work may simply not be possible. The card does not replace a full income, but it gives a steady payment every three months.
Quick Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Programme | Punjab Himmat Card (CM Punjab Himmat Card) |
| Run by | Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department, Punjab |
| For | Persons with disabilities assessed as “Not Fit to Work” |
| Payment | Rs 10,500 every three months |
| Yearly total | Rs 42,000 |
| Payment partner | Bank of Punjab |
| Registration system | DPMIS (Disability Persons Management Information System) |
| Status check | dpmis.punjab.gov.pk/himmatcard-verification |
| Helpline | 1312 |
| Area covered | Punjab only |
| Cost | Free – no fee at any stage |
Latest Update
The Himmat Card programme continues in 2026, and the current official figure is Rs 10,500 per quarter. This amount appears in the Social Welfare Department’s Himmat Card information and in the FAQ on the official DPMIS portal.
Older material still shows Rs 7,500 per quarter. That was an earlier figure – always check the current figure on the DPMIS portal.
In the first two phases, cards went to 65,000 people – 40,000 in Phase I and 25,000 in Phase II. Reports of a further phase have appeared, but a new batch date has not been officially announced. If you are eligible but have no card yet, you wait for a future batch, as selection from DPMIS data is automatic.
Eligibility Criteria
You must meet all of these conditions. Missing even one condition can make you ineligible.
- You are a person with a disability certified by Social Welfare Punjab.
- You have been assessed as “Not Fit to Work” by the disability board.
- You are not employed in any government or private job.
- You are not receiving financial assistance from BISP, PSPA, Zakat, or Bait-ul-Maal.
- Your BISP PMT (proxy means test) score is 45 or less.
- Your CNIC is registered in Punjab.
- Your basic details – CNIC, address, mobile number, education, and experience – are updated in DPMIS.
There is no specific age limit. A disabled child can qualify if certified and otherwise eligible, with a parent or guardian considered on the child’s behalf. The status check still runs on the child’s own record, not the guardian’s CNIC.
One point needs care: the FAQ does not clearly explain how the BISP rule applies when another household member receives BISP support. If this is your situation, call helpline 1312 before you give up any other payment.
Payment Amount and Benefits
| Benefit | Detail |
|---|---|
| Quarterly stipend | Rs 10,500 every three months |
| Monthly equivalent | About Rs 3,500 per month |
| Yearly total | Rs 42,000 |
| Payment method | Bank of Punjab card, withdrawn after biometric verification |
| Card issuer | Social Welfare Department, Government of Punjab |
| Other services | May be added to the card later – not confirmed as live |
The Himmat Card is different from BISP. BISP Kafaalat pays Rs 14,500 per quarter for October-December 2026, rising to Rs 18,000 from January 2027, for poor families. The Himmat Card is Punjab-only, for persons with disabilities who cannot work, and you cannot draw both at once under the current rules.
If the disabled person can work, a training route may suit them better, such as the Benazir Hunarmand Program.
Important Dates
| Event | Date / Status |
|---|---|
| Phase I cards issued | 40,000 beneficiaries (completed) |
| Phase II cards issued | 25,000 additional beneficiaries (completed) |
| Total cards in first two phases | 65,000 |
| Current quarterly amount | Rs 10,500 (as stated in 2026 official information) |
| Next new batch | Not officially announced |
| Next quarterly payment date for existing cardholders | Not officially announced – payments follow the quarterly cycle |
| CNIC renewal | Do it before expiry, ideally a month before the next payment cycle |
No last date has been officially announced, because there is no separate Himmat Card form. Shortlisting happens from your certified DPMIS record.
How to Apply / Check / Collect
There is no separate Himmat Card application form. You qualify through your disability registration, and the system shortlists eligible people. Follow these steps in order.
- Visit your District Social Welfare Office. Ask how to get assessed by the district disability board if you lack a disability certificate.
- Attend the disability board assessment. The board decides your disability type and fitness-for-work status. Only “Not Fit to Work” qualifies for this card.
- Collect your disability certificate. This Social Welfare Department certificate is the key document for the whole process.
- Register or update your record on DPMIS. Go to dpmis.punjab.gov.pk and make sure your CNIC or B-Form, address, mobile number, education, and experience are correct.
- Check your Himmat Card status. Open dpmis.punjab.gov.pk/himmatcard-verification and enter the disabled person’s 13-digit CNIC, without dashes – not a guardian’s CNIC.
- Wait for shortlisting and card issuance. If selected, you will be told which camp office handles your case. Cards go out in batches, so selection does not mean an instant card.
- Collect your payment. Withdraw the quarterly stipend through Bank of Punjab agents after biometric verification. Keep the SMS payment message safe.
If you cannot use the portal, call helpline 1312 or visit your District Social Welfare Office. Checking is free.
Required Documents
- Valid CNIC issued by NADRA, or B-Form for a minor.
- Disability certificate from the Social Welfare Department.
- Updated contact details and residential address in DPMIS.
- Active mobile number, ideally registered on the beneficiary’s CNIC.
- Recent photographs, if the office or portal asks for them.
- Renewed CNIC, if your old CNIC has expired – an expired CNIC can block payment.
Keep clear copies of everything in one folder, including the certificate and any SMS messages.
Verification / Process
- Disability assessment. The district disability board examines the person and records the disability type and fitness-for-work status.
- Certificate issuance. The Social Welfare Department issues the disability certificate based on the board’s assessment.
- DPMIS record check. Your details are matched in DPMIS – CNIC, address, mobile number, education, and experience must be complete and current.
- PMT and duplicate-benefit check. Your PMT score must be 45 or less, and the system checks that you are not already receiving BISP, PSPA, Zakat, or Bait-ul-Maal assistance.
- Automatic shortlisting. Eligible people are shortlisted from DPMIS data. There is no separate form for the card itself.
- Card issuance in batches. Cards go out in batches, starting with people who have clean, complete data.
- Biometric payment verification. Each quarterly payment is released after biometric verification, also called proof of life.
- Ongoing record updates. If your address, mobile number, or CNIC changes, update DPMIS and inform the Social Welfare office.
A Note on Ba-Himmat Buzurg Card
Ba-Himmat Buzurg is a separate Punjab programme for senior citizens, not a second name for the Himmat Card. It is run under the Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) for elderly citizens, while the Himmat Card is for persons with disabilities under the Social Welfare Department.
Do not mix the two. This article does not give Ba-Himmat Buzurg payment figures or an application route, because those details were not verified from an official source for this article. Check the PSPA portal directly.
Common Problems and Fixes
| Problem | Fix |
|---|---|
| Status not found on the portal | Check you entered the disabled person’s own 13-digit CNIC, without dashes, not the guardian’s. Try again later if the portal is busy. |
| Payment stopped after an expired CNIC | Renew the CNIC at NADRA, visit a Bank of Punjab agent, complete biometric verification, and give the renewed CNIC details to the Social Welfare office. Payment resumes in the next quarterly cycle. |
| Fingerprints do not match | Update your fingerprints through camp officers or service providers, then try biometric verification again. |
| Wrong address or mobile number in DPMIS | Update your DPMIS record or visit the District Social Welfare Office with your CNIC. |
| Eligible but no card yet | Wait for a future batch. Selection is automatic. Call 1312 to confirm your status. |
| Agent asks for a fee | Refuse and report it. Registration, checking, and the card itself are free. |
| Already receiving BISP or Zakat aid | You are not eligible for the Himmat Card while receiving that aid. Ask helpline 1312 about your household’s exact position. |
Fraud Warning
Everything in the Himmat Card process is free. Registration is free, checking your status is free, and the card itself is free. Never pay an agent, shopkeeper, or “helper” to register you, speed up your card, or release your payment.
Never share your card PIN or any OTP with anyone, including someone claiming to be from the department or the bank – officials do not ask for your PIN. If someone demands money, refuse and report them to helpline 1312 or your District Social Welfare Office.
Watch out for fake websites that copy the DPMIS portal. The only official portal named in this guide is dpmis.punjab.gov.pk. Do not enter your CNIC on any copycat site, and do not trust SMS messages that ask you to pay a fee. Sending your CNIC by SMS to 8171 is BISP’s route, not the Himmat Card’s.
Tips
- Get the disability certificate first. Without it, nothing else can move forward.
- Use the disabled person’s own CNIC for every check. A guardian’s CNIC is rejected.
- Keep your mobile number active and updated in DPMIS, as official updates arrive by SMS.
- Renew an expiring CNIC early. It is one of the most common reasons a payment fails.
- Keep copies of your certificate and payment SMS messages in one safe folder.
- If you are unsure about the BISP overlap rule, call 1312 before giving up any other payment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What is the Punjab Himmat Card 2026?
The Punjab Himmat Card is a Punjab government card for persons with disabilities who have been assessed as not fit to work. It is issued by the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal Department and paid through the Bank of Punjab. Eligible cardholders receive a quarterly stipend to help with daily living costs and to support a more independent life.
Q2: How much money does the Himmat Card pay?
Eligible Himmat Card holders receive Rs 10,500 every three months, according to the Social Welfare Department’s Himmat Card information and the DPMIS FAQ. That works out to about Rs 3,500 a month, or Rs 42,000 over a full year. Older posters showing a lower figure are out of date and should not be used for planning.
Q3: Who is eligible for the Punjab Himmat Card?
You must be certified as a person with a disability by Social Welfare Punjab, assessed as not fit to work, unemployed, and holding a Punjab-registered CNIC. Your PMT score must be 45 or less, and you must not be receiving BISP, PSPA, Zakat, or Bait-ul-Maal assistance. Your DPMIS record must also be complete and up to date.
Q4: How do I apply for the Himmat Card online?
There is no separate Himmat Card form. First get assessed by the district disability board and collect your disability certificate from the Social Welfare Department. Then register or update your record on dpmis.punjab.gov.pk with your CNIC, address, mobile number, education, and experience. Eligible people are shortlisted automatically from that data.
Q5: How can I check my Himmat Card status by CNIC?
Open dpmis.punjab.gov.pk/himmatcard-verification and enter the 13-digit CNIC of the person with a disability, without dashes. The page shows eligibility and the camp office handling the case. A guardian’s CNIC will be rejected. If you cannot use the portal, call helpline 1312 or visit your District Social Welfare Office for help.
Q6: Can a disabled child get the Himmat Card?
Yes, a disabled child can qualify if certified by Social Welfare Punjab and otherwise eligible. There is no specific age limit in the official FAQ. A parent or guardian is considered on the child’s behalf, but the status check must still use the child’s own record.
Q7: Can I get the Himmat Card and BISP at the same time?
No, under the current official criteria you cannot. The DPMIS FAQ states that a person receiving financial assistance from BISP, PSPA, Zakat, or similar programmes is not eligible for the Himmat Card. If another household member receives BISP, call helpline 1312 to confirm your exact position before giving up any payment.
Q8: Why has my Himmat Card payment stopped?
The most common cause is an expired CNIC, which blocks the quarterly payment. Renew the CNIC at NADRA, visit a Bank of Punjab agent, complete biometric verification, and give the renewed CNIC details to the Social Welfare office. Payment then resumes in the next quarterly cycle, not immediately. Fingerprint mismatches and outdated DPMIS details can also delay payment.
Q9: Is the Himmat Card the same as Ba-Himmat Buzurg Card?
No, they are separate programmes. The Himmat Card is for persons with disabilities under the Social Welfare Department, while Ba-Himmat Buzurg is a senior-citizen programme under the Punjab Social Protection Authority. Do not apply for one through the other’s route. If you are a senior citizen, check the PSPA portal directly for that programme’s current rules.
Conclusion
The Punjab Himmat Card 2026 offers steady help – Rs 10,500 every quarter – to disabled people in Punjab who cannot work. The certificate and a clean DPMIS record matter most, because shortlisting is automatic.
If you qualify, start with the disability board, keep your CNIC and mobile number current, and check your status on the official DPMIS portal. The whole process is free – never pay anyone for it.
Disclaimer: Verify all details on the official Punjab portals (dpmis.punjab.gov.pk and swd.punjab.gov.pk) before acting, as amounts, batches, and criteria can change. This article is an information guide only and cannot register you, issue a certificate, or release a payment.
