Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has called for greater local empowerment in Gilgit-Baltistan, saying that decisions affecting the region should be made by its people rather than by federal officials in Islamabad. Read More: Free scooties distributed among women in Sukkur under Sindh govt Addressing an election rally in Shigar for the GBA-12 constituency, the Pakistan Peoples […]
Benazir Income Support Programme
IMF proposes higher BISP payments in Pakistan talks
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has proposed increasing financial assistance under Pakistan’s Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) by Rs5,500, as discussions continue over economic reforms and the upcoming federal budget. According to official sources, the IMF has recommended raising the quarterly BISP stipend from Rs14,500 to Rs20,000 to provide greater financial relief to low-income households […]
BISP chairperson visits PPP Secretary General Muhammad Humayun
Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme and President of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Women’s Wing, Senator Rubina Khalid, visited the residence of PPP Central Secretary General Muhammad Humayun Khan to inquire about his health and well-being. During the visit, Senator Rubina Khalid expressed her heartfelt wishes for Muhammad Humayun Khan’s swift and […]
BISP launches digital dashboard to strengthen social protection
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has launched a real-time digital dashboard for its flagship stunting prevention initiative, the Benazir Nashonuma Programme, a major step in strengthening performance monitoring and enabling data-driven decision-making across Pakistan’s health and social protection systems. The dashboard was inaugurated by Chairperson BISP, Senator Rubina Khalid, alongside Federal Minister for Poverty […]
BISP chief vows global recognition of handicrafts made by Haripur women
Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, visited the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) Haripur. Upon her arrival, she was warmly received by President CCI Haripur Malik Umair Khalid, Executive Member Syed Ahmed Jan Sikandar, along with other executive members of the Chamber. During the visit, the Chairperson also reviewed the Handicrafts […]
BISP promoting economic empowerment, financial inclusion, says senator
A grand Platinum Jubilee ceremony was held at Nishtar Hall, Peshawar, to commemorate 75 years of educational services of the FORWARD System of Education. Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, attended the event as the Chief Guest. Upon her arrival, students warmly welcomed her and presented floral bouquets. Chairman FORWARD System of […]
BISP announces expansion of social protection programme in Lyari
Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, visited Lyari on Monday and held a meeting with Senator Yousaf Baloch, Sindh Government Spokesperson MPA Sadia Javed, MPA Shazia Karim Sanghar, and other local dignitaries at Baloch Hall. Senator Rubina Khalid was accorded a warm welcome upon her arrival. Addressing the gathering, she said the […]
BISP chairperson slams remarks labelling programme as ‘fraud’
Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid Tuesday strongly condemned a political leader’s recent remarks labeling the programme as “fraud,” calling them deeply insulting to more than 10 million poor families benefiting from the initiative. Addressing a press conference, Senator Rubina Khalid said that the country is facing one of the […]
No plans to rename BISP: Fawad
Federal Information Minister, Fawad Chaudhry, on Monday, made clear the government had no plans to rename the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). While talking to media sources, the minister noted, “BISP will continue alongside Ehsas programme.” Thus, he has brought an end to the recently-stirred controversy over the alleged move to struck Benazir Bhutto’s name […]