The government has decided to phase out the Rs140 billion cross-subsidy currently provided to gas consumers as part of its economic reform commitments linked to the International Monetary Fund programme. According to officials from Pakistan’s Petroleum Division, the government has assured the International Monetary Fund that the subsidy mechanism will be fully eliminated by January […]
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Govt considers handing Benazir Income Support Programme management to provinces
The federal government is considering transferring the management of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to provincial authorities, in a potential policy shift aimed at restructuring social welfare delivery in Pakistan. Federal Minister for Sports Khel Das Kohistani said that the proposal is under review in light of the 18th Constitutional Amendment, which devolved several […]
Pakistan to replace electricity subsidy with targeted system
Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it will overhaul its electricity subsidy system, ending the general subsidy on electricity consumption of up to 200 units and replacing it with a targeted support model. Read More: Pakistan raises power tariffs under IMF subsidy cap According to official sources, the new system will be introduced within eight months and […]
PM briefed on BISP performance, Ramazan Package progress
Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Senator Dr. Rubina Khalid on Thursday called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and discussed matters related to the programme. During the meeting, Senator Rubina Khalid briefed the prime minister on the overall performance and current operations of BISP. She also apprised him of the progress in the distribution […]
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 raises stipends for 10m families before Ramadan
Pakistan’s flagship social protection initiative, the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), has announced an increase in stipends across its major schemes ahead of Ramadan, providing additional financial relief to around 10 million beneficiary families nationwide. Read More: Over Rs 83 billion disbursed among Benazir Kafaalat beneficiaries BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid said the quarterly payment under […]
Istanbul’s Darülaceze inspires Pakistan’s social initiatives
New York: Pakistan praised Istanbul’s Darülaceze as a model for long-term care, highlighting solidarity-based services.said the institution unites state, philanthropy, and volunteerism. He spoke at a UN side-event during the 64th Session of the Commission for Social Development. Darülaceze has operated since 1895, providing care rooted in compassion, public trust, and community ownership. Ahmad said […]
Jazz rolls out free SIMs for 2m BISP beneficiaries
ISLAMABAD: In a major step toward promoting a cashless economy, Jazz has launched a nationwide campaign to distribute free SIMs to two million beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). Read More: BISP to expand support to 10m beneficiaries The initiative follows a clear directive from the prime minister to ensure that vulnerable women are not […]
PM Shehbaz pushes for rapid shift to cashless economy
ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to transforming Pakistan into a cashless economy, calling it a key step toward sustainable development and improved governance. Chairing a meeting on the progress of the digital financial transformation, the prime minister directed authorities to expand awareness campaigns, particularly in rural areas, to […]