Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Increases Kafalat Assistance

The Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced an increase in its Kafalat quarterly installment to benefit around 9.3 million households in Pakistan. Rubina Khalid, the BISP Chairperson, made this announcement during her visit to the Benazir Nashonuma Center at Sindh Government Hospital in Karachi.

Kafalat Installment Increase

The Kafalat assistance amount will be increased by Rs. 3,000, raising the current installment from Rs. 10,500 to Rs. 13,500 per quarter for the enrolled families. This increase aims to provide better financial support to these households, helping them meet their basic needs.

Program Expansion

Currently, 9.3 million families are registered under the BISP, with plans to expand this number to 10 million by the next year. The BISP also enhanced its banking facilities by partnering with six additional banks to facilitate the withdrawal of quarterly installments.

Banking Facilities for Beneficiaries

Banks Providing BISP Kafalat Services Service Details
Bank Al Falah ATM withdrawal for BISP beneficiaries
Bank of Punjab Access to quarterly installment withdrawals
Mobilink Microfinance ATM services nationwide
Telenor Microfinance Bank Easy withdrawal from ATMs
Habib Bank Limited (HBL) Cash withdrawal for registered recipients
HBL Microfinance Expanded ATM service for Kafalat payments

These facilities allow beneficiaries to withdraw their funds from any approved ATM across Pakistan, ensuring easy and convenient access to financial support.

This increase in the Kafalat installment and the expansion of banking services signify a strong commitment from the BISP to uplift vulnerable families and move towards better social protection for millions of Pakistanis.

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