Big Announcement: Free Mayat (Dead Body) Transfer Service Launched in Punjab by Maryam Nawaz

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has started a Free Mayat (Dead Body) Transfer Service to help families move the deceased from hospitals to their homes without paying heavy charges — a kind and helpful step for the people of Punjab. This initiative is being seen as a major public welfare move to support families during the hardest times in life.

In this article you’ll find everything about this service, how it works, who can use it, and why it matters. I’ve also included two simple tables to make the information clear for you.

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Key Details of Punjab Free Mayat (Dead Body) Transfer Service

Feature	Description
Project Name	Free Mayat Transfer Service Punjab
Launched By	CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif
Service Cost	100% Free of Cost
Coverage Area	All Districts of Punjab
Vehicle Type	Specialized Ambulances & Buses
Contact Number	1122 or Local Hospital Desk
Target Audience	Low-income & Needy Families
Official Website	Government of Punjab

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How the Free Ambulance Service Works in Punjab

The Punjab government has provided a fleet of specialized buses and ambulances to major DHQ and THQ hospitals. Earlier, families had to pay thousands of rupees to private ambulance mafias. Now, according to information from the [suspicious link removed], this service is completely free. The government wants to make sure that in times of sorrow, the state stands by its people.

وزیراعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز کی جانب سے شروع کی گئی “فری میت ٹرانسفر سروس” ایک خالص رفاہی منصوبہ ہے جس کا مقصد سرکاری ہسپتالوں سے میت کی گھر منتقلی کے اخراجات کا بوجھ ختم کرنا ہے۔ یہ سروس پنجاب کے تمام اضلاع اور تحصیلوں میں 100% مفت دستیاب ہے۔

اہلیت اور طریقہ کار:

اس سہولت کے لیے کوئی مخصوص آمدن کی شرط نہیں، تمام شہری اس سے فائدہ اٹھا سکتے ہیں۔ اپلائی کرنے کا طریقہ انتہائی سادہ ہے؛ آپ کو صرف Rescue 1122 پر کال کرنی ہے یا ہسپتال کے ہیلپ ڈیسک سے رجوع کرنا ہے۔ یہ سروس 24 گھنٹے دستیاب ہے اور اس میں شہر کے اندر یا دوسرے شہر (Inter-city) منتقلی کی سہولت بھی شامل ہے۔

ضروری دستاویزات:

درخواست گزار کے پاس ہسپتال سے جاری کردہ ڈیتھ سرٹیفکیٹ اور لواحقین کے شناختی کارڈ (CNIC) کی کاپی ہونا ضروری ہے۔ یاد رہے کہ عملے کو کسی قسم کی فیس یا ٹپ دینا منع ہے، اور کسی بھی شکایت کی صورت میں 1033 پر رابطہ کیا جا سکتا ہے۔

Eligibility Criteria for the Free Transport Service

While the service is primarily for the poor, it is open to any citizen who cannot afford private transport. There is no long list of documents required. You simply need to provide the death certificate issued by the hospital and a copy of the CNIC of the next of kin. This ensures that the process remains fast and does not cause further distress to the mourning family.

How to Use the Free Ambulance Service

Step	What to Do
1	Keep the hospital name and address ready
2	Call 1122 or visit the help counter
3	Provide correct location details
4	Wait for the van/ambulance to arrive
5	Transfer body to home with dignity

Who Can Use This Free Ambulance Service?

Everyone who has lost a loved one in a government hospital in Punjab can use this free mayat transfer service. Families across both big cities and small towns will have equal access to this facility.

To request the service, families can:

Call the emergency number 1122
Go to the hospital help counter and ask for the free transfer van

No fees are charged in either method.

Comparison with Private Ambulance Services

Feature	Private Ambulances	Punjab Govt Free Service
Charges	Very High (Negotiable)	Zero / Free
Condition	Often Poor	New & Specialized
Transparency	Low	High (Govt Monitored)
Availability	Uncertain	Guaranteed by 1122/Health Dept

Punjab Health Department Helpline & Contact Details

If you face any issues or if a hospital representative asks for money for this free service, you should immediately report it. The Punjab government has a zero-tolerance policy for corruption in this project.

Emergency Helpline: 1122
Health Department Helpline: 1033
CM Complaint Cell: 0800-02345
Official Website: punjab.gov.pk

Conclusion

The launch of the free Mayat transfer service is a landmark step by the Punjab government. By removing the financial barrier of funeral transportation, Maryam Nawaz has addressed a long-standing issue faced by the underprivileged. It is a humane initiative that ensures the state fulfills its duty toward its citizens even in their final moments. Based on reports from the top 10 Google sources, this service is already operational in major cities like Lahore, Faisalabad, and Multan.

FAQs

Q. Is this service truly free for everyone?
Yes. The government will not charge any fees from families for mayat transfer from the hospital to home.

Q. How can families request this service?
They can call 1122 or visit the hospital’s help desk and ask for the free transfer van.

Q. Will the service be available in small towns too?
Yes. Every tehsil in Punjab is planned to have at least one official van available.

Q. Can this service move the body to another city?

Yes, if needed, the service can transport the body to another city at no extra cost.