Last Updated on: 14th August 2024, 06:45 am
Important updates for beneficiaries of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) payments will come into effect from August 10, 2024. These new changes will affect residents of Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab, and Islamabad.
What are the new Changes in BISP payments
The payment process under BISP will soon change. The current payment of Rs 10500 will be discontinued and all unclaimed payments must be collected by August 10, 2024. Failure to meet this deadline will result in the payment being forfeited as this is the last chance to collect these payments.
The government of Pakistan and BISP have confirmed that payments after this date will not be processed as per the existing cycle.
How about the BISP new payment system
With the change in financial partners, new institutions such as JazzCash, EasyPaisa, Punjab Bank and Habib Bank Limited will process Benazir Kafaalat payments. The objective of this change is to make the payment process smoother and more accessible for the beneficiaries. Payments to people currently under survey or part of a new survey are expected to restart soon.
Also Read: You must complete your BISP Re-Survey before 31 August
Clarification of Benazir Income Support Program eligibility scores
There has been some confusion regarding the eligibility score changes. The score required to withdraw remains at 32. Despite rumors, there has been no reduction to 25 or 20. People with a score of 31 will continue to receive payments and remain in the program.
Payment updates in different regions
In regions such as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Azad Jammu & Kashmir, the payment process has already been halted, meaning residents of those regions will no longer be able to withdraw payments. In Punjab, Balochistan, and Sindh, payments can be withdrawn until August 9, 2024. After that date, the payment system will be completely shut down, so it is important to check payment status immediately to avoid switching sides.
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BISP’s new survey for payment in 2024
The government of Pakistan’s ongoing survey is nearly complete. Those who participated this year will continue to receive payments without interruption. However, payments may be suspended for those who have not completed the survey. The BISP tehsil office plans to release the new list of eligible persons in September 2024 and payments are expected to resume soon after.
Also Read: There is no registration fee for BISP
Payment process in the new system
As these changes approach, it is essential that all BISP beneficiaries act quickly to meet deadlines. The new payment system is designed to provide greater access and ease the process, but to ensure continued financial support, quick action is essential.