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 […]
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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 […]
Zardari calls for global equality, social integration and human rights
President Asif Ali Zardari has underscored the importance of social integration based on equality, solidarity, and respect for human rights, calling for collective global efforts to eradicate poverty and promote inclusive development. Addressing the World Summit for Social Development in Doha, the President highlighted that eradicating poverty in all its forms and promoting productive employment […]
Memon urges govt to establish BISP Reform Pilot Committee
President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders and Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has stressed the need for translating national resources into public welfare. He emphasized that the devastating floods of 2022 and 2025 displaced millions of families and destroyed standing crops and agricultural lands, pushing countless households deeper into poverty. He noted that […]
Political Battle Amid Punjab Flood Crisis
ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: Political tensions between the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)—coalition partners in the Centre and Punjab—deepened on Saturday as both sides clashed over the distribution of flood relief aid. While the Punjab government launched a province-wide survey to assess flood losses, the PPP renewed its demand for immediate disbursement of […]
No BISP relief for flood-hit, says Punjab government
Lahore – The Punjab government has declined to use the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) for distributing aid to flood victims.At a press conference in Lahore, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bukhari said that only registered BISP beneficiaries could receive help. She questioned how aid could be provided to those not listed in the programme. Instead, […]
Senate panel urges transparency in BISP appointments
In a crucial move towards ensuring transparency and efficiency in the country’s social welfare mechanisms, the Senate Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety on Monday urged the government to expedite the approval of nominations for the long-pending Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Board and share complete details of the nominees with the committee. […]
BISP Continues Empowering Women Through ‘Benazir Ka Benazir Khwab’ Initiative
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has reaffirmed its commitment to women’s empowerment through its flagship vision, “Benazir Ka Benazir Khwab: Every Woman Independent and Empowered.” The initiative aims to support low-income families across Pakistan by providing unconditional financial assistance free of cost. Under the programme, families receive quarterly payments of Rs 13,500 to help […]