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Maryam Ko Batayn (MKB) Digital Portal — Punjab Guide
Quick answer
Maryam Ko Batain (MKB) is the Government of Punjab's programme channel under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. Its official web portal is mkb.punjab.gov.pk, with the Maryam Ko Batayen app and helpline 1000 alongside it. You sign up with your CNIC and an OTP. mkb.org.pk is an independent guide, not the portal.
The Maryam Ko Batayn (MKB) digital portal is the official online platform for Punjab's MKB welfare programme. This guide explains what the portal is, how to access it, and what you can do through it. For login or password problems, see the password reset and login help page.
What Is the MKB Portal?
The mkb.punjab.gov.pk portal is operated by the Government of Punjab under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz (see all Punjab programmes we cover). It is the primary digital access point for the Maryam Ko Batayn welfare programme, which provides financial assistance and services to lower-income families in Punjab registered in the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER).
Official portal access
URL: mkb.punjab.gov.pk
Helpline: 1000 (Punjab CM Helpline — Punjab province only)
This is an external government portal. MKB.org.pk has no control over its availability, content, or processes.
What You Can Do on the MKB Portal
Based on available information, the MKB portal supports the following:
Registration & Account Creation
Eligible Punjab residents can create an account on the portal using their CNIC. A SIM registered under the same CNIC is required for OTP verification.
Programme Application
After registration, eligible applicants can apply for programme benefits through the portal dashboard. Motorbike owners can also apply for the Punjab motorbike petrol relief this way.
Application Status Check
Registered users can check the status of their application by logging in to their account on the portal. Our guide shows how to check your MKB application status.
Mobile Browser Access
The portal can be accessed from a smartphone browser. For information about dedicated mobile app access, see the MKB portal app features page.
General Registration Guidance
To register on the MKB portal, you will generally need the items below. For the full walkthrough, see how to register on the MKB portal.
- A valid CNIC (13-digit National Identity Card number)
- A mobile SIM registered under the same CNIC (for OTP)
- Basic personal information matching your CNIC records
- Registration in the Punjab Socio-Economic Registry (PSER) may be required or checked
Login Problems?
If you are having trouble accessing your MKB portal account — forgotten password, OTP not received, CNIC errors — see our dedicated guide:
For direct assistance, call the Punjab CM Helpline 1000. Helpline 1000 is a Punjab government service and is not connected to the federal PM Fuel Relief Scheme.
Helpline 1000: the Maryam Ko Batain phone line
The Punjab helpline 1000 is one of the official channels for Maryam Ko Batain, alongside the portal and the app. Call it to ask about a Punjab programme, get help with the portal, or check an application if you cannot sign in. Many people search for it as the “Maryam Nawaz complaint” or helpline number; ask on the call what the helpline can handle for you.
Helpline 1000 is a Punjab service. It is not a channel for the federal PM Fuel Relief Scheme. mkb.org.pk is not connected to the helpline and cannot take complaints on its behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maryam Ko Batayn (MKB) portal?
The Maryam Ko Batayn portal (mkb.punjab.gov.pk) is the official digital portal of the Punjab government's Maryam Ko Batayn welfare programme, operated under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz. It is used by eligible Punjab residents to register, apply for programme benefits, and check their application status.
Is MKB.org.pk the official MKB portal?
No. MKB.org.pk is an independent, unofficial information website. It is not affiliated with the Government of Punjab or the official mkb.punjab.gov.pk portal. MKB.org.pk does not process applications or registrations. The official portal is mkb.punjab.gov.pk.
How do I register on the MKB portal?
Visit mkb.punjab.gov.pk and follow the registration process. You will need your CNIC and a SIM registered under the same CNIC for OTP verification. For assistance, call the Punjab CM Helpline 1000.
How do I check my MKB application status?
Log in to the official mkb.punjab.gov.pk portal using your CNIC and password. Your application status is displayed in your account dashboard. Alternatively, call Helpline 1000 for status inquiries.
Is it Maryam Ko Batain, Batayn or Bataen?
All three are the same programme. The Urdu name مریم کو بتائیں ("tell Maryam") is written in English in several ways, such as Maryam Ko Batain, Batayn, Bataen or Batao. The official web address is the same for all of them: mkb.punjab.gov.pk.
I cannot log in to the MKB portal. What should I do?
Common login issues include forgotten passwords, OTP delivery failures, and CNIC-related errors. See our MKB Portal Password Reset & Login Help page for guidance, or call Helpline 1000 for direct assistance.
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