--- title: "Punjab launches second phase of Livestock Card scheme with Rs16.2 billion in interest-free loans" description: "Most outlets reported the launch of Phase II of the Livestock Card scheme by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, highlighting the Rs16.2 billion interest-free loan package for farmers. Some emphasized the scheme’s aim to improve animal nutrition and support 600,000 livestock, while others led with the event’s location in Lahore or the continuation of the initiative following the success of Phase I." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/14188-punjab-cm-inaugurates-livestock-card-phase-ii-by-swiping site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Punjab launches second phase of Livestock Card scheme with Rs16.2 billion in interest-free loans pakistan · updated 15 Oct 2026, 6:56 AM PKT · 13–15 Oct 2026 · 12 articles from 10 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 14 Oct 2026 — Punjab launches second phase of Livestock Card scheme with Rs16.2 billion in interest-free loans (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported the launch of Phase II of the Livestock Card scheme by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, highlighting the Rs16.2 billion interest-free loan package for farmers. Some emphasized the scheme’s aim to improve animal nutrition and support 600,000 livestock, while others led with the event’s location in Lahore or the continuation of the initiative following the success of Phase I. - **The Nation** — [Punjab launches second phase of Livestock Card scheme](https://www.nation.com.pk/15-Oct-2026/punjab-launches-second-phase-livestock-card-scheme) · 15 Oct 2026, 6:56 AM PKT > LAHORE - The Punjab government has launched the second phase of its Livestock Card scheme, offering inter­est-free loans to livestock farmers to improve ani­mal nutrition and increase meat production over the next two years. - **Business Recorder** — [Punjab govt launches ‘Livestock Card Scheme’](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444277/punjab-govt-launches-livestock-card-scheme) · 15 Oct 2026, 4:40 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched Phase-II of the ‘Livestock Card Scheme’ following the success of Phase-I. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif formally inaugurated the IInd phase digitally by swiping a Livestock Card. A special documentary highlighting the initiatives of the Livestock Department was screened at the ceremony. The chief minister expressed satisfaction over the 96 percent... - **Daily Times** — [Punjab CM launches Livestock Card scheme 2.0](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1567462/punjab-cm-launches-livestock-card-scheme-2-0/) · 15 Oct 2026, 3:09 AM PKT · 84% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Wednesday launched Phase-II of the Livestock Card Scheme to provide interest-free loans to livestock farmers for purchasing animal feed, with a target of improving the nutrition of 600,000 animals over the next two years to increase meat production. The CM digitally inaugurated the scheme by swiping a […] - **Pakistan Today** — [CM Maryam unveils Phase II of Livestock Card scheme with Rs16.2b interest-free loans](https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2026/10/14/cm-maryam-unveils-phase-ii-of-livestock-card-scheme-with-rs162b-interest-free-loans) · 14 Oct 2026, 10:50 PM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launches Phase II of the Livestock Card scheme, offering Rs16.2 billion in interest-free loans to improve nutrition for 600,000 animals. Farmers will receive Rs27,000 per animal, while the government aims to boost meat production and exports. - **24 News HD** — [CM Punjab inaugurates Phase-II of Livestock Card scheme in Lahore](https://www.24newshd.tv/14-Oct-2026/cm-punjab-inaugurates-phase-ii-livestock-card-scheme-lahore) · 14 Oct 2026, 9:16 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif inaugurated Phase-II of the Livestock Card scheme in Lahore today. - **BOL News** — [CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz unveils Rs16.2 billion livestock loan package](https://bolnews.com/pakistan/cm-punjab-maryam-nawaz-unveils-rs162-billion-livestock-loan-package) · 14 Oct 2026, 5:11 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz launches the Rs16.2 billion Livestock Card Phase II, offering farmers interest-free loans. - **Daily Pakistan (English)** — [Livestock Card Phase II: Punjab Farmers to Get Rs16 Billion in Interest-Free Loans](https://en.dailypakistan.com.pk/14-Oct-2026/livestock-card-phase-ii-punjab-farmers-to-get-rs16-billion-in-interest-free-loans) · 14 Oct 2026, 3:49 PM PKT · 85% identical wording to the newest filing > ISLAMABAD – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz launched second phase of Livestock Card scheme, unveiling interest-free financing package worth Rs16.2 billion to help farmers improve animal nutrition, strengthen livestock health and boost the province’s meat and livestock exports. CM inaugurated Livestock Card Phase II by swiping card at a special ceremony, where officials briefed her on […] - **Pakistan Observer** — [Punjab launches Phase II of Livestock Card Scheme Following Success of Phase I](https://pakobserver.net/punjab-launches-phase-ii-of-livestock-card-scheme-following-success-of-phase-i/) · 14 Oct 2026, 3:02 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > LAHORE – The Punjab government has launched Phase II of the Livestock Card scheme following the success of Phase I.… ### 13 Oct 2026 — Punjab launches second phase of livestock card program (3 outlets) > Most outlets led with the launch of the second phase of the Livestock Card programme by Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, noting the initiative’s financial value or the symbolic act of inaugurating it by swiping a card. ProPakistani and Minute Mirror highlighted the approval and launch, respectively, while 24 News HD described the digital inauguration in more detail. - **24 News HD** — [Punjab CM inaugurates Livestock Card Phase-II by swiping card](https://www.24newshd.tv/14-Oct-2026/punjab-cm-inaugurates-livestock-card-phase-ii-swiping-card) · 14 Oct 2026, 12:07 PM PKT > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has digitally inaugurated Livestock Card Phase-II by swiping the card, reported 24NewHD TV channel on Wednesday. - **Minute Mirror** — [Maryam Nawaz launches Rs16.2bn Livestock Card sche...](https://minutemirror.com.pk/maryam-nawaz-launches-rs16-2bn-livestock-card-scheme-644116/) · 14 Oct 2026, 9:58 AM PKT · 82% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has launched the second phase of the Livestock Card programme - **ProPakistani** — [Punjab Approves Second Phase of Free Livestock Scheme](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/13/punjab-approves-second-phase-of-free-livestock-scheme/) · 13 Oct 2026, 6:14 PM PKT · 69% identical wording to the newest filing > Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the second phase of the government’s livestock distribution program, under which thousands more… Read More ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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