The KP Ramadan Relief Package has landed in controversy after serious allegations of political favoritism surfaced in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The 13 billion rupees Ramadan package, announced to support deserving families during the holy month, is now being accused of turning into a tool for rewarding party loyalists.
According to sources, the KP Ramadan Relief Package is being distributed primarily through Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s internal network. Elected members of the provincial and national assemblies have reportedly been directed to submit lists of individuals eligible for financial support. However, critics argue that the process appears heavily tilted toward PTI workers and supporters.
Sources claim each provincial assembly member has been given the authority to nominate up to 5,000 individuals for assistance. Members of the National Assembly can propose 2,000 names each. In addition, every tehsil chairman has been allowed to submit 200 names. Observers question whether this structure ensures fair distribution or simply strengthens political control over public funds.
The controversy deepened when it emerged that even PTI’s defeated candidates are being granted the same quota as winning lawmakers. Party office-bearers and affiliated wings are also reportedly involved in recommending beneficiaries. These include the Insaf Lawyers Forum, the Insaf Students Federation, and the party’s youth wing. This has fueled PTI favoritism allegations and raised concerns about transparency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa relief funds.
Meanwhile, opposition members in the provincial assembly have been completely excluded from the KP Ramadan Relief Package process. They have not been given any quota or authority to recommend deserving individuals. This exclusion has intensified claims of political distribution of aid and alleged misuse of public funds in KP.
Critics argue that relief meant for struggling families during Ramadan should be handled through transparent and neutral mechanisms. Instead, they say, the KP Ramadan Relief Package risks creating a perception that state resources are being directed toward those with specific political affiliations.
As the debate grows louder, public interest groups are demanding clarity on how beneficiaries are selected. They are calling for open data and independent oversight to ensure that the 13 billion rupees Ramadan package reaches genuinely deserving citizens, not just those linked to the ruling party.
The controversy surrounding the KP Ramadan Relief Package has now become a broader test of accountability and fairness in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s governance. Whether the government addresses these concerns transparently may shape public trust in the months ahead.
