How to Apply for the Punjab Zakat Talif-e-Qalab Grant of Rs 150,000
Punjab Zakat's Talif-e-Qalab scheme pays Rs 150,000 once to an adult who newly became a Muslim. See the papers, the three pilot districts and the five steps.
The Punjab Zakat and Ushr Department pays a one-time grant of Rs 150,000 under its Talif-e-Qalab scheme to an adult who has newly become a Muslim. You must apply within one year of conversion. The department describes the scheme as a pilot in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan.
Most people know the Zakat department for monthly ration cards and student stipends. Talif-e-Qalab is a smaller scheme on the same programmes list, and few people have heard of it. We opened the Talif-e-Qalab page of the Punjab Zakat and Ushr Department on 15 October 2026. Every rule below comes from that page. The page gives no processing time and no closing date.
Talif-e-Qalab pays a one-time grant of Rs 150,000 to a newly converted adult Muslim
The department pays Rs 150,000 once, as a cash grant, to an adult who has recently converted to Islam. The payment is made by crossed cheque, not through a mobile wallet. Only one person from a family can apply for the grant.
The words Talif-e-Qalab mean reconciling hearts. Islamic law lists new Muslims among those who can receive zakat, and the Punjab department turned that into a fixed grant. The page does not say what the money must be used for, so we do not claim any condition on its use.
| Item | What the department's page says |
|---|---|
| Grant | Rs 150,000, one time |
| Who | An adult converted Muslim |
| Time limit | Apply within one year of conversion |
| Payment | Crossed cheque from the District Zakat Committee |
| Family limit | One person per family |
The scheme is a pilot in three districts: Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan
The department says it launched Talif-e-Qalab as a pilot project in three districts: Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan. The page does not say whether it has grown to other districts. If you live elsewhere in Punjab, call the department before you collect papers.
The department's address is the 9th Floor, Administrative Tower A, Old P&D building, Lahore. Its listed phone number is 042-99214459. We did not call it. A pilot can change or close, so ask whether your district is still covered and whether the scheme is open this year.
Three proofs decide eligibility: a conversion certificate, a CNIC and the one-year window
You need a Muslim conversion certificate issued by Dar-ul-Aftaa, a CNIC issued by NADRA that carries your Muslim name, and an application made within one year of conversion. The Local Zakat Committee in your area also checks your background.
| Requirement | Detail from the page |
|---|---|
| Age | Adult |
| Certificate | Muslim conversion certificate issued by Dar-ul-Aftaa |
| Identity | CNIC with the Muslim name, issued by NADRA |
| Background check | Chairman of the Local Zakat Committee where you live |
| Certificate check | District Zakat Committee confirms it with Dar-ul-Aftaa |
The order of the papers matters. The grant needs a CNIC with the new name, so a name change at NADRA comes before the Zakat application. NADRA charges set fees for CNIC changes, and the amounts are in NADRA's fee list for CNIC services. Ask NADRA for the current rate before you pay.
Apply in five steps through the District Zakat and Ushr Committee
Download the Urdu or English form from the department's page, collect the conversion certificate and CNIC, get your area's Local Zakat Committee to check your background, then submit the form to the District Zakat and Ushr Committee. The district committee confirms the certificate.
- Download the Talif-e-Qalab form, in Urdu or English, from the department's page.
- Get the conversion certificate from Dar-ul-Aftaa.
- Get a CNIC from NADRA that carries your Muslim name.
- Ask the chairman of your Local Zakat Committee to check your background.
- Submit the form to your District Zakat and Ushr Committee, within one year of conversion.
The page does not name the exact office address of each district committee. Start at the Zakat office of your district headquarters. The steps for the other Punjab Zakat grants are in the guide to how to apply for Zakat assistance in Punjab.
Keep copies of every paper, because the one-year clock is strict
The page sets one year from conversion as the limit and gives no grace period. Keep a copy of the form, the certificate and the CNIC, and note the date you submitted. A delay at NADRA or at Dar-ul-Aftaa can use up the year.
Start the application as soon as the certificate is in your hands. If the year is close to ending, tell the District Zakat Committee in writing and keep a signed receipt. The page does not say whether the committee can extend the limit, so do not assume it can.
Common questions about the Talif-e-Qalab grant
How much does the Talif-e-Qalab grant pay?
Rs 150,000, paid once by crossed cheque through the District Zakat and Ushr Committee.
Who can apply?
An adult who has newly converted to Islam, holds a Dar-ul-Aftaa conversion certificate and a NADRA CNIC with the Muslim name, and applies within one year of conversion.
Is the grant available in all of Punjab?
The department calls it a pilot in Lahore, Rawalpindi and Multan. Its page does not list other districts, so confirm with the department.
Can two people from one family apply?
No. The department allows only one person from a family to receive the grant.
Is the application online?
The page offers a downloadable form in Urdu and English. It does not describe an online portal, so apply in person through the District Zakat Committee.
What is the department's phone number?
The department lists 042-99214459 on its website. We did not call it, so ask there about processing time.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 15 October 2026. The grant amount, the pilot districts, the eligibility rules, the payment method and the one-year limit come from the Talif-e-Qalab page and the programmes page of the Punjab Zakat and Ushr Department at zakat.punjab.gov.pk. We did not submit a form or call the office. The page shows no date, so the scheme may have changed. Confirm with the department before you apply.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
