Last Updated on: 7th November 2024, 06:32 am
In a recent update, the Sindh Assembly revealed that more than 28,500 provincial government employees were illegally receiving assistance from the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). These employees or their spouses were listed as beneficiaries of the BISP 10500 program, despite the program being made to help the country’s most poor citizens.
Investigation Details of the Sindh Assembly
Sindh Education Minister Sardar Shah informed those present that the spouses of 28,549 government employees registered illegally as BISP beneficiaries without completing the eligibility requirements. The provincial authorities are currently reviewing these cases as part of an ongoing investigation. A communication that caught the attention of Dr. Fouzia Hameed of the MQM-P mentioned this issue.
- Total number of employees identified: 28,549
- Reason for registration: Non-eligible spouses registered as BISP beneficiaries
- Verification status: Underway by provincial authorities
- Next steps: Fund recovery with NADRA verification
Nationwide Auditing of BISP Employees
In 2018-19, BISP conducted a nationwide audit and found that 821,000 government employees across Pakistan had their spouse registered as a beneficiary. They send a list to each province for future action, and Sindh is currently actively reviewing cases on it.
Future Actions and Next Steps
Once the verification is complete, BISP decides to recover the misdirected payments with the help of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to ensure the accuracy of identification of those involved.
How This Illegal Registration Will Affect True BISP Beneficiaries
This misuse of BISP funds has prevented monetary assistance from reaching those who truly need it. By investigating and recovering these funds, BISP will complete its mission of supporting the country’s most deserving.
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Last Words
PA identified thousands of ineligible government beneficiaries; the need for tighter controls and transparency in social assistance programs has become more apparent. In partnership with NADRA, BISP is working to recover these funds and direct them to those who are truly eligible.