Pakistan

Relief for beneficiaries as BISP payment gets Rs5,000 boost

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Abdul khalique

2 months ago

Benazir Kafalat Program simplifies eligibility, payment checks for families

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a substantial increase in the amount of Rs5,000 in the quarterly stipend for the eligible beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) ‘Kafalat’ initiative.

The move was intended to provide more support to the poor and low-income families across the country. According to reports, the increase in the amount of the quarterly stipend will benefit around 10.2 million BISP beneficiaries in the country.

The authorities said the move was intended to provide a stronger social safety net and more substantial financial support to the poor and low-income families in the country.

The government has announced an increase in the stipend amount from Rs14,500 to Rs19,500. The increase will take effect from January 2027.

BISP Kafalat Quarterly Installment Increased to Rs14,500 for Eligible Women

Earlier, the BISP Kafalat quarterly installment was increased by the federal government to provide relief to low-income families.

The new amount has been raised from Rs13,500 to Rs14,500 for this quarter. The decision will benefit millions of registered women across Pakistan.

The announcement was made in Lahore. Officials said the increase aims to reduce financial pressure on deserving families.

Last year, the government had already increased the quarterly payment from Rs10,500 to Rs13,500. Now, with the latest revision, the total increase shows continued support for poor households.

The BISP Kafalat quarterly installment is part of the wider Benazir Income Support Program. It mainly supports financially vulnerable women.

Authorities explained that rising inflation has increased household expenses. Therefore, the higher BISP Kafalat quarterly installment will help women manage daily needs more easily.

The Benazir Kafalat Programme started in 2008. Over the years, it has become Pakistan’s largest cash transfer program.

The short-term goal of the scheme was to protect poor families from economic slowdown, food shortages, and inflation. In the long term, it aims to reduce extreme poverty and promote women’s empowerment in line with Sustainable Development Goals.

Officials confirmed that the revised BISP Kafalat quarterly installment will be provided to eligible beneficiaries under the current payment cycle.

Abdul khalique