BISP Expanding Social Safety Nets in Pakistan

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A recent study by the World Bank has recommended that the Pakistani government expand its new Hybrid Social Protection Scheme (HSPS). Currently, this scheme only benefits people who are already part of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP). However, the study suggests that the program should also include other households who are not poor enough … Read more

BISP Chairperson Emphasizes Need Assessment for Effective Skill Development Programs

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The Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP), Rubina Khalid, has highlighted the importance of conducting a need assessment of the industrial sector when designing skill development programs. Speaking at a review meeting and a ceremony in Lasbela Industrial Estates Development Authority (LIEDA) in Hub, Balochistan, she stressed that such assessments would ensure that … Read more

Government Announces Clothes and Shoes for Poor Students: A Step Towards Educational Support

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In a significant move to support underprivileged students across Pakistan, the Government of Pakistan has launched a new initiative under the Ehsaas Taleemi Wazaif program. This initiative aims to provide essential school supplies, including clothes, shoes, school bags, and books, to students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The program is designed to ensure that financial barriers … Read more

Big Alert: BISP Notifies Users of Fraudulent Messages

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BISP notifies users of fraudulent messages so that they do not encounter problems later. The Pakistani government assists men, women, orphans, children, the elderly, and all other impoverished people through the BISP Program. This is Pakistan’s first aid program, providing financial assistance to those in need. The Pakistani government has never previously implemented an aid … Read more

1 Crore Pakistanis to Benefit from Benazir Income Support Program

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Good News: One crore Pakistanis: BISP Chairperson Rubina Khalid announced during the meeting that the BISP budget has been enhanced. Previously, BISP programs benefited 93 lakh people; today, with the increased budget, one crore people will benefit. Aside from that, qualified students will receive skills and free education. Along with providing cash help, their poverty … Read more