Last Updated on: 25th September 2024, 10:12 am
The President of Pakistan recently announced plans to increase the scope of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP). In a meeting with BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid, the President praised her commitment and hard work in leading the program and discussed important aspects of its future.
Meeting with Rubina Khalid, President of Pakistan
An important meeting between President Asif Ali Zardari and Senator Rubina Khalid took place in Islamabad today. The President emphasized checking the program’s current status and ongoing efforts. Khalid provided a comprehensive update discussing the challenges people are facing and the program’s plans to address them, including improvements to the payment system.
President Emphasised to Increase the Scope of BISP Program
The president emphasized the need for BISP to reach even more needy people. He stressed the importance of expanding the program to other disadvantaged groups, which could provide much-needed relief to households that are eligible for assistance but have not been able to enroll.
Many families who have not yet benefited from the program despite being eligible should find hope in this expansion.
The President acknowledged the efforts of the BISP team
During the conversation, the President also acknowledged the BISP team for their hard work that has enabled the program to support more than 9.5 million families across Pakistan. He expressed his gratitude for their continued commitment to helping deserving people.
New Registration Through BISP NSER Survey
Eligible women in Pakistan who meet the program criteria (women with PMT score below 30 and living in poverty) can now enrol for quarterly payments through the new payment system. By taking the survey at the Benazir Tehsil Office, qualified women will receive payments through an expanded banking system that now includes six more banks in addition to Habib Bank and Bank Alfalah.
Last Words
The decision to increase the scope of the BISP program is a promising development for many families in Pakistan. With the new open registration and a more efficient payment system, eligible households will have greater access to financial assistance.