BISP
When Will BISP Payments Begin?
The government will begin distributing financial assistance to millions of low-income families under the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) starting May 18, 2026. The disbursement…
Federal Govt Eyes BISP Transfer to Provinces
The federal government is weighing the transfer of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) to provincial administrations, a senior minister has officially confirmed to reporters.…
Pakistan Ends Blanket Electricity Subsidies in Deal With IMF
Pakistan has promised the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to end all untargeted electricity subsidies for residential consumers as a condition of a new $1.2 billion…
BISP Sets SIM Deadline for Beneficiaries to Retain Payments
The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced that the next quarterly instalment under Benazir Kafaalat will be paid exclusively through digital wallets across Pakistan.…
Hundreds of Govt Employees Used Spouses to Illegally Claim BISP Funds
Authorities in Matiari, Sindh, have confirmed that 607 government employees illegally claimed BISP funds through their spouses, officials announced on Saturday. The District Accounts Office…
Senate Committee Raises Concerns Over Bank SMS Fee Structure
Lawmakers in Pakistan have raised strong concerns over rising SMS alert fees charged by banks. The issue was discussed in a Senate finance committee meeting…
BISP Partners with VEON, Jazz to Boost Digital & Financial Literacy in Pakistan
The Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Programme, Senator Rubina Khalid, held a high-level meeting with leadership from VEON Group and Jazz to discuss collaboration on digital inclusion and financial empowerment…
Govt Increases BISP Stipends to Rs 14,500 for Low-Income Families
The Benazir Income Support Programme has announced an increase in financial assistance, offering relief to low-income families across Pakistan. According to an official statement, quarterly payments under the Benazir…
Pakistan’s Ramadan Relief Package: A Case Study in Digital Governance Done Right
Pakistan’s tech ecosystem has long been associated with startups, freelancers, and the promise of a digital economy that always seems within reach. Yet the most…
BISP Launches Real-Time Dashboard for Benazir Nashonuma Program
The Benazir Income Support Program has introduced a real-time dashboard for its stunting prevention initiative, the Benazir Nashonuma Program. Focusing on data, accountability, and measurable…
BISP Raises Stipends Ahead of Ramadan, Offering Relief to Millions
The Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) has announced an increase in financial assistance across its key program ahead of Ramadan, providing much-needed relief to nearly…
BISP Spent Rs2.73 Billion on Consultants Over Five Years
The Ministry for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety has revealed that the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) spent Rs2.73 billion on consultancy and advisory services…
FBISE Unveils New Model Examination Centres
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has unveiled plans to create model examination centres designed with modern facilities to enhance the examination…
