Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation Dr. Sania Nishtar has asked all deserving people who are sending SMS on 8171 for cash grant not to rush for payment before the final response of payment date.

In a video message, she said, after scrutiny and confirmation of eligibility, the deserving person receives the message with date of payment from 8171.

The SAPM said payment of 12000 rupees can be received from ATM and designated centres.