Updated 15 October 2026. Punjab is giving free livestock to deserving rural women in South Punjab. Reports differ on phase numbering: Bloom Pakistan (1 June 2026) said Phase 2 applications ran 1 to 20 June 2026, while ARY and Dawn (22 to 23 July 2026) described the distribution as a first phase. Both are covered here.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who | Widowed or divorced rural women aged up to 55 (ARY); Bloom says widows, divorced and other deserving women |
| Verification | Marital status checked by Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) |
| Exclusion | Women who got livestock from any government scheme in the past 5 years |
| Application window (Phase 2) | 1 to 20 June 2026 (Bloom Pakistan) |
| Distribution began | 22 July 2026 (Dawn) |
| Online portal | attrw.punjab.gov.pk (Dawn) |
Districts reported
Multan, Khanewal, Vehari, Muzaffargarh, Kot Addu, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Rahim Yar Khan, Lodhran, Rajanpur, Layyah and Dera Ghazi Khan. Dawn also lists Taunsa. Reports say 12 or 13 districts, so check your own district with the facilitation desk.
How to apply
- Visit a Chief Minister Facilitation Desk at a nearby veterinary hospital or animal health centre.
- Or apply online at attrw.punjab.gov.pk.
- Bring your CNIC and details for marital status verification.
What we could not confirm
- Which animals and how many per woman. Bloom says cows and goats in one place and cows and buffaloes in another, and Dawn gives no figure.
- Total beneficiaries and budget.
- Whether applications are still open. The Phase 2 window closed on 20 June 2026 per Bloom.
Beware of Fake Agents and Scam Sites
Government welfare schemes attract scammers. No genuine programme asks you to pay a “registration fee” to an agent, share your card PIN, or send your CNIC and OTP codes to a WhatsApp number. Enter your CNIC only on websites ending in .gov.pk or use the official SMS and helpline numbers mentioned in this guide.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the livestock free?
Yes, the scheme is described as free distribution to eligible rural women.
Who is excluded?
Women who received livestock from any government scheme in the last five years.
Where do I apply?
Facilitation desks at veterinary hospitals and animal health centres, or attrw.punjab.gov.pk.
Can women in northern Punjab apply?
The reported districts are all in South Punjab.
Sources
- Bloom Pakistan – Phase 2 applications (1 June 2026)
- ARY News – Free livestock scheme details (22 July 2026)
- Dawn – Free livestock distribution begins
Last checked: 11 October 2026. Gov-programs.info is an independent information site and is not affiliated with any government body. Figures are as reported by the cited outlets; always confirm on the official portal before applying or sharing documents.
