Islamabad (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 5 March 2026) Parliamentary Affairs Minister Tariq Fazal Chowdhury informed the National Assembly that the government has increased financial assistance for medical treatment under Pakistan The Bait Al-Mal was increased from Rs 1 million to Rs 1.5 million, with the aim of providing greater relief to patients suffering from life-threatening chronic diseases.
Responding to questions in the House of Representatives, the minister said that deserving patients are receiving medical support through the Pakistan Baitul Maal, which provides financial assistance especially to those suffering from serious and long-term illnesses.
He explained that the assistance limit for eligible patients was earlier set at Rs 1 million, but the government has now enhanced the amount to Rs 1.5 million to better support individuals facing expensive medical treatments.
According to the minister, individuals with a monthly income of up to Rs 75,000 are eligible to apply for assistance under the programme. He added that beneficiaries may also receive support to cover medical and educational expenses.
He noted that complaints about medications or treatment sometimes arise because of problems with medical stores or providers responsible for providing medications or medical services, rather than because of the financial assistance program itself.
Earlier, in response to another question, the minister said that the mechanism used by the relevant department is transparent and open to public scrutiny.
The minister confirmed that no allegations of irregularities or misconduct in the administration have been reported so far.
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